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Top 10 Core Exercises

Posted on 11. Jun, 2011 by .

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A strong core is essential to good physical health as it  strengthens the lower back and hips and assists in keeping the spine in alignment. How Do Core Exercises Work? Core exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles of your torso. These muscles allow you to sit and stand and are involved in every movement you perform. [...]

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What Is Core Training?

Posted on 13. May, 2011 by .

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There’s a lot of talk about core training. But what exactly is it, how do you do it and should you     be doing it too? What Is Core Training? In simple terms, core training is about working the deep muscles that stabilize your trunk and     back. Core training helps to strengthen [...]

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“Ask Yuri” Episode #1 – Abs – When to Train Them?

Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by .

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I’m putting together a new series of videos called “Ask Yuri”. The reason for this is that I get so many questions everyday and I feel that many people (other than those who send me the actual question) want answers to these questions too. Therefore, for every question I get (ok, maybe not every one [...]

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Busted My Back Doing Squats!

Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by .

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On December 24th, I decided to go into the gym for a workout before heading out of town for Christmas. Unfortunately, I decided to do a maximum strength squat workout. So on my 4th set and on the third 3 reps under 315 lbs, my body buckled and I fell to the floor in a [...]

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Abdominal Training – a Double-Edged Sword?

Posted on 20. Nov, 2009 by .

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Ask any fitness buff about their goals and you are sure to hear them say that they want a 6-pack or a trim waistline. After all, who wouldn’t want stronger and more defined abs? But what most people don’t realize is that traditional abdominal training, which involves lots of crunches, sit ups, and leg lifts, [...]

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