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Are You Still Falling for This Myth?

They’re at it again. “They” being the unscrupulous fitness marketers that tell tall tales to make their products sound better. The most recent one I’ve come across is for the Perfect Sit up, which by the way is designed for doing crunches, not sit ups. It comes from the same inventor of the Perfect Push Up(as if that exercise alone wasn’t perfect enough!)

The commercial claims it will work your “lower abs.” Not you’ll feel it in the lower part of your abs but it will “activate the hard to reach, deep lower abs” as if you have a muscle in your body who’s name is specifically “Lower Abs.” The problem is you don’t have lower abs any more than you have lower hamstrings or lower glutes.

The coveted, well publicized six-pack muscle group is the rectus abdominus. T

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The Opposite of Personal Training

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How to Select Cross Country Skis

Cross country skiing is a great way to stay in shape. Whether you need to know how to select cross country skis for touring, racing or cross training, be aware that all cross country skis have one thing in common the heel is always free.

There are several things to consider when determining how to select cross-country skis. It is important to take both your size and intended use into account. The many options available allow you to customize the fit and provide you with the ultimate experience.

Waxable or Waxless

Skis grip the snow either by a manufactured texture pattern on the bottom or by applied wax.

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Training Tips for Goalkeeper Fitness

Goalkeeper fitness and training tips should focus on the specific movements that a goalkeeper would use during a match. The goalkeeper position is much different than the role of their teammates.

A goalkeeper is the last line of defense. The position requires impeccable agility, explosiveness, and a solid knowledge of the game. Not only should a goalkeeper be good in his position, he also needs to be able to direct his teammates since he have the clearest view of the entire field. Goalkeeper fitness and training tips should be specifically offered to any player who desires to have a turn in the box.

Medicine Ball Training

Medicine balls are an important part of goalkeeper fitness and training. Keep going!

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