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How to Improve Your Deadlift
Kari Fry

How to Improve Your Deadlift

(Article by Kari Fry with Katie Brick) Not an exercise for everyone, but for many, the deadlift is a favourite and challenging part of a workout routine. The deadlift is a complex move, so it is im...
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Post Workout Stretches: The Best Stretches After a Workout
Kari Fry

Post Workout Stretches: The Best Stretches After a Workout

(Article by Kari Fry with Louise Henderson) Have you ever been tempted to skip those post workout stretches? Wondering which stretches are best for each area of your body after a workout? We spoke ...
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Core Stability Exercises
Kari Fry

Core Stability Exercises

(Article by Kari Fry with Rebecca Ireland) We asked Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor Rebecca Ireland to talk us through the importance and benefits of core stability exercises, how to sta...
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Resistance Training Exercises
Kari Fry

Resistance Training Exercises

(Article by Kari Fry with Heather Walker) Resistance training is a popular form of exercise, providing a number of benefits as well as increasing muscular strength and endurance. We spoke to Person...
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The Best Tricep Exercises for Women
Kari Fry

The Best Tricep Exercises for Women

(Article by Kari Fry with Hannah Groves) Incorporating tricep exercises into your workout routine can provide a number of benefits, and there are many different exercises you can choose from to mix...
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Strength Training Exercises for Women Over 50
Kari Fry

Strength Training Exercises for Women Over 50

Strength training can provide many benefits, and for women over 50 it can be a great tool to add into their fitness routine. We spoke to Personal Trainer Karen King and asked her thoughts on streng...
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Barbell Workout for Women
Kari Fry

Barbell Workout for Women

(Article by Kari Fry with Louise Henderson) We sat down with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Louise to get her thoughts on barbell exercises and how to create a winning barbell workout. ...
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Strength Training for Runners
Kari Fry

Strength Training for Runners

Article by Kari Fry with Jake Amos Strength training can be an important tool for runners to incorporate into their workout routines, helping them to exercise key muscle groups, develop a good core...
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The Best Arm Workout for Women
Kari Fry

The Best Arm Workout for Women

(Article by Kari Fry with Hannah Groves) We sat down with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Hannah Groves to get her thoughts on toning and strengthening your arms with focused arm exercis...
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Effective Kettlebell Workouts
Kari Fry

Effective Kettlebell Workouts

(Article by Kari Fry with Rebecca Ireland) We asked Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Rebecca Ireland to share her advice and recommendations for getting the most out of using kettlebells ...
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How to Gain Muscle
Kari Fry

How to Gain Muscle

Article by Kari Fry with Colin Archer Many people often enter the gym or work with a personal trainer with the goal of gaining muscle. We spoke with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Colin...
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The Best Ab Workouts for Women
Kari Fry

The Best Ab Workouts for Women

Article by Kari Fry with Anne Nixon Ab workouts are often a focus for women in their fitness training and a popular question asked of Personal Trainers is which exercises are the best ones. We caug...
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