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Why lifting light weights isn't best for building muscle tone

Why Lifting Light Weights Isn’t Best for Building Muscle Tone

Some people, particularly women, want to get more “muscle tone.” They fear if they lift heavy weights they’ll get bulky. This article talks about the myth of “muscle toning” and why lifting heavy weights combined with high-intensity interval training is best for getting muscle definition without bulk.

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Exactly What Is Muscle Memory?

You haven’t ridden a bicycle in years. Yet despite your lack of recent pedaling experience, you’re still able to hop on a bike and go for a spin. Ever wondered why? It all has to do with “muscle memory.” Despite the name, muscle memory really has more to do with brain pathways than it does muscle fibers. Here’s why muscle memory is such a powerful force when it comes to riding a bike or maintaining a toned physique.

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High Reps

High Reps – an intense, total body, muscular endurance workout loaded with energy, variety and of course, high reps.   We’ve also created a customized rockin’ soundtrack that’ll make your muscles lift, pull and stretch while they reach for that last rep.  Do this workout one or two  times per week and enjoy the benefits of

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Starting Over AFTER Success!

Our story is one of success, getting sidelined and “Starting Over”. Last year my husband, Dave and I did STS all the way thru for the very first time right before the 2009 Cathe roadtrip. And, what a SHOCK TRAINING SYSTEM it is! My body is very stubborn when it comes to change or seeing

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Ready for 40! – by Liz

I have always enjoyed working out and made fitness a part of my life. While I was going through college and law school, the gym was where I went with my friends to burn off stress and clear my head. However, I never had a lot of definition and always wanted more muscle tone. After

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