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10 Tests for Measuring Athletic and Functional Performance

“If you ain’t assessin’, you’re just guessin’!”   I cannot remember who I first heard this from, but I find it absolutely true. I’ve discovered that I’m a “fixer” by nature. Sometimes so much to a fault (just ask my wife!), I’m always re-evaluating things I come across daily to find ways to make them […]

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Got Glutes? (Part 2 – strengthening exercises)

Hopefully prior to reading this, you’ll have performed the three quick “glute assessment” tests from Got Glutes (Part 1).   If you’ve got test-passing buns of steel, awesome!  (But still do these exercises – work them into your regular program for maintenance). However, if you had trouble “passing” any of the three glute tests, now we

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A fitness-based approach to dominate the dance floor at your next party

Now, it is well known in my close circles that I can hold my own on the dance floor. I love to dance at weddings, especially when the scene is energized.  Not only do I find it extremely therapeutic, but it also burns a ton of calories – upwards of 400-600 kCals/hr!.  It doesn’t matter if

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