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Small Steps to Big Change
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One of the four key areas we focus on at Core Performance is "movement." Along with mindset, nutrition and recovery, bringing more—and better—movement into your daily routine will ultimately help you feel better, look better, and move more freely with less pain and greater vitality.
When contributor writer Joe Kita wore a pedometer for the first time, he realized that his workout was not enough, and, worse, his concept of fitness was all wrong. Despite having run marathons and biked centuries, the work-at-home writer was barely moving.
In the five-part series that follows, Kita consults with top fitness experts to find out what it really means to be fit and active. His advice goes far beyond the usual clichés of taking the stairs (still important) and results in a practical, actionable strategy to live better. Read on to see how Kita learned to change a lifestyle that was turning him sedentary, and how you can, too.
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Q & A: Workouts Vs Programs: What's the Difference?
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Q: What's the difference between workouts and training programs? - Trish, Kansas City, MO
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5 Moves You Can Do Anywhere
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Core Performance physical therapist Sue Falsone recently wrote an article for FitnessAnywhere.com featuring five power-boosting movements with the versatile TRX suspension trainer. “One of the biggest challenges for our athletes has been maintaining the same high-quality training sessions they are used to while traveling,” says Falsone. She says this go-anywhere fitness equipment challenges core stability while improving strength and power.
Sue Falsone's 5 Power Moves:
- TRX 45 Degree Row
- TRX "W" Shoulder Fly
- TRX Prone Roll Out
- TRX Chest Press
- TRX Power Pull
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Q & A: Building Grip and Forearm Strength
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Q: I'm a beginning climber. My hands and forearms are relatively weak, and cramp up easily. What are the best exercises to increase hand and forearm strength?
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Q & A: Strength for Kayaking
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Q: What's the best workout to improve strength for paddling a kayak?
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The Best Core Exercise You’re Not Doing
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Looking for a new core exercise? Try the overhead squat. While this may sound like a strange recommendation if you’ve never tried it—after all, squats are best known for building the legs, not the core—research in the lab has shown that squats and deadlifts can activate the ab muscles far better than many traditional ab exercises.
A proper squat requires tremendous coordination of joints, balance, stability and strength. You should feel tension throughout your abs (but still be able to breathe comfortably) if you're doing it right.
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Q & A: Prepare Your Body for Altitude
Q: I would like to conquer Yosemite's Halfdome in a couple months. How can I train for altitude climbing if I live near sea level?
A: The best way to prepare would be to train and sleep at altitude, but the next best thing is to increase your endurance and “cardio strength.” Building “cardio strength” means raising your peak VO2—an indicator of how efficiently your body utilizes oxygen. The higher your VO2, the better shape you’ll be in to handle the altitude. Here’s how to train:
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