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FlexIt: Ask a Trainer – Eb Samuel Answers A Fan Question About Common Mistakes

Fitness

Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S, FlexIt’s Head of Training Innovation and Fitness Director of Men’s Health Health is a veteran in the fitness industry. He’s logged training time with NFL and track athletes; his current training regimen includes weight training, HIIT conditioning, and yoga. In the third installment of FlexIt: Ask a Trainer, Eb Samuel answers Sara’s question about commonly mistaken workouts and exercises. Eb offers key tips and best practices for

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Athlete Training Regimens

Fitness

IMG Academy is a prestigious boarding school for elite athletes and students. IMG tailors its training to the specific sports they offer. These sports include Soccer, football, baseball, and basketball. Soccer  Athletes receive technical instruction, intensive drill sequences and practices, position-specific training, and off-field training that includes movement, strength, nutrition, vision, and mental conditioning. Athletes can customize their program to best fit their needs and accomplish their goals. Football  Athletes

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Monday Flex: Build That Core!

Fitness

FlexIt’s Julie Bobek, who specializes in core training and other modalities, shares a core strengthening exercise to start the day off right.  Julie’s Take: Core exercises, while difficult, are low impact and great for overall physical health.  Follow Along: Before the exercise, you should be on a mat lying down on the waistline of your shorts/pants. Once you are lying down, roll your legs out to a 45-degree angle, and

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FlexIt: Ask a Trainer – Tips for Hamstrings

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Johanna Sapakie is a FlexIt PRO Virtual Personal Trainer and Trainer of the Stars. Johanna has worked with stars like Madonna, Miley Cyrus, and Jennifer Lopez, on both the movie Hustlers and her famed Super Bowl Halftime show. She has also worked on high-profile projects like Dancing With the Stars… Madonna: The Confessions Tour… Michael Jackson ONE Birthday Celebration… the newest Cirque Du Soleil shows in Las Vegas, and much

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Healthy Habits: Pre and Postnatal Care

Fitness

Fitness and physical care are essential to keeping your body healthy and in shape. One critical time for this is before, during, and after pregnancy. Pre and postnatal care are some of the most critical stages of having a successful pregnancy.  Prenatal Care  Prenatal care should begin roughly three months before you start trying to conceive. It encompasses everything from health habits to doctor visits when pregnant.  Healthy Habits Quit

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