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  • Exercises,  Glutes

    Bosu Pistol Squats

    April 30, 2017 / 1 Comment

    Pistol squats on the floor can take months to master, so take the time to learn that skill before moving on to bosu pistol squats. When you decide to give bosu pistols a try, be sure to focus on form and execution, not speed. The worst that can happen is…

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    7 Reasons Why I Don’t Compete

    March 18, 2017 / No Comments

    Powered by RedCircle Bodybuilding seems to be gaining in popularity, and many die-hard gym rats train with the ultimate goal of competing. This goal provides purpose and motivation to train hard. But there are a fraction of fitness enthusiasts who have no intention of competing – at least not in…

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    My New Training Mix vs Old

    March 6, 2017 / 1 Comment

    For thirteen years (as of 2015), I followed a bodybuilding training regime. Now for the past year, I’ve been following a new training mix of athletic training: mobility, flexibility, and functional exercise. Why the change? I found flaws in my old routine. Strict bodybuilding practices, with limited focus on flexibility,…

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  • General,  Lifestyle

    Standing at Work

    March 4, 2017 / No Comments

    Many people sit at work, sit in the car, then plop down on another seat when they get home. They may even get a meal via a drive-thru, when they can, instead, get out of the car and order inside. This type of lifestyle can adversely affect one’s overall health, not just one’s body…

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  • General,  Lifestyle

    A Word for New Year’s Gym Goers

    January 3, 2017 / No Comments

    I have to share this image every year because it’s the same story e v e r y year. Here’s some tough love: DON’T BE A STATISTIC! If your resolution is to get fit this year, stick to it. Don’t be part of the temporary crowd that is a detestable…

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    Custom Exercise Plans

    December 12, 2016 / No Comments
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    What’s your goal? Fat loss, muscle gain, toning, improved mobility, strength?   Your custom exercise routine will be created from 14-year veteran, fit mom, and trainer, Sylvia Petro, who specializes in all the above. This is no BS training. If you are dedicated, you will get results, and fast. Testimonials…

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    Custom Meal Plans

    December 10, 2016 / No Comments
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    What Comes in Your Meal Plan? ABCs of healthy eating guide – What is an A grade food, what is a D grade food? A quick guide to selecting top-quality foods to stay lean with little effort. Custom meal plan based on your body goals, activity level, and body composition…

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  • Clothing,  Glutes,  Lifestyle,  Slider Posts

    Best Pants for Athletic Legs

    December 9, 2016 / No Comments
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    I’ve ripped a few pants in my adult life, thanks to my muscular legs, but I’d never consider losing muscle to fit into a pair of pants. Instead, I buy what fits me. Athletic, shapely legs need room. Not just for comfort and fit, but also for healthy blood circulation. This is why super-tight…

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