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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - What is an Isometric Exercise?
When it some to strength training there are three primary types of muscle contractions: Concentric, eccentric and isometric. “Concentric” refers to the “up” phase of the repetition, as in the raising of a dumbbell towards your shoulder in a biceps curl. When you perform a concentric contraction the muscle shortens. Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - Should I Take a Rest Day?
When it comes to exercise the vast majority of people do one of two things: Too little, or too much. Too little often means being inconsistent and exercising sporadically. People who do Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - Why Single Leg Exercises Are So Important
At BowFlex we strive to help you look and feel your very best, providing you with a wide selection of equipment, workouts and content to fit your personal needs and goals. Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - Should You Work Out When You're Sick?
One of the most important secrets to success in fitness? Consistency. You don’t have to do super-long or super-hard workouts to see results. Short workouts work. They are effective. That’s the good news. Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tips - How Long Will It Take Before I Start Seeing Results?
What is one of the biggest challenges with getting in shape? Achieving results. Far too many diet and exercise programs promise huge changes in ridiculously short amounts of time, which is unrealistic and leaves you feeling discouraged when you fail to accomplish the impossible. Read more
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Tom's 1 Minute Pro Tip - Why Do Some People Gain Weight When They Start Working Out?
Losing weight: It’s still the number one reason most people work out, especially when it comes to doing cardiovascular exercise. The primary goal is to torch as many calories as possible in the shortest amount of time, with Read more