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Fast Track to a Six-Pack

April 26, 2011 By Chelsea Bush 19 Comments

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You could already have a six pack underneath that “little bit of belly fat,” especially if you can see definition in the top abs. Here’s how to get back to that firm stomach—fast.

Filed Under: Answered Questions, Building Muscle, Exercise, What's Hot? Tagged With: abs, belly fat, burn fat, compound exercises, core, green tea, HIIT, interval training, metabolic circuits, protein, rest, Strength Training, Weight Loss

3 Reasons Metabolic Circuits Burn More Fat

March 21, 2011 By Chelsea Bush 18 Comments

Want to burn fat faster, especially in those trouble spots? Stop zoning out to the wheeze of the treadmill—it’s time to switch up your routine with metabolic circuits.

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Ab Training Is Out, Core Is In – No Pun Intended

June 30, 2010 By Skyler Meine 16 Comments

Eight powerful reasons you should be training your whole core region (and why you’ll never get that six-pack if you don’t) — plus a beginner core workout video.

Filed Under: Building Muscle, Core Tagged With: abs, back pain, core, core workout, funcitional strength, glutes, injury, love handles, muscle tone, obliques, six pack, stabilizing muscles, Strength Training

Body Bars: the Perfect Weight for Women?

June 8, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 8 Comments

Whether the body bar works better with your contour, or you just think it’s more svelte than clunky, ice-cold dumbbells, here are several solid reasons you need one.

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A Crash Course in Gaining Muscle

June 7, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 7 Comments

Summer is officially here. It’s time to get toned, sculpted and stacked — fast!

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How to Restart Your Fitness Regimen After a Break

May 24, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 6 Comments

When injury or illness strike, your exercise program can take a huge hit. But commitment and a good plan for regaining muscle will get you back to buff in no time.

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Muscle Gaining for the Cardio-Happy

April 30, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 5 Comments

Burning through all your muscle with catabolic exercise? You don’t need to quit cardio to bulk up—just pack these 3 things into your strength training program.