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U.S. News column: 10 Signs You’re Exercising Too Much

November 8, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 5 Comments

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Diminished strength and increased body fat seem like obvious cues to step up your workout, right? Yes… or they could be your body’s way of asking for a break!

These are sure signs you’re headed for exercise burnout.

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Muscle Gaining for the Cardio-Happy

April 30, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 5 Comments

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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.

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How Can Ectomorphs and Hardgainers Bulk Up?

April 12, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 6 Comments

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Pumping mad iron and nothing to show for it? Try these programs, plus extra steps you MUST take to bulk up.

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