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How the Max Trainer Got Me in Shape Post-Injury

Posted On Feb 9, 2024 By Lisa Traugott

Let me take you back to last summer, when several injuries, including a calf muscle pull and twisted ankle, left me very nervous to do any cardio even after I fully recovered. When I was ready to re-start my fitness journey, I eased myself back into cardio... Read More
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Full-Body, 30-Minute Treadmill with Strength Workout

Posted On Mar 1, 2023 By Lisa Traugott

Ready to work your whole body? This workout combines treadmill cardio with strength training exercises that target shoulders, chest, back, legs and abdominals using your home gym, dumbbells and barbells.... Read More
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Bodyweight Cardio and Core Workout

Posted On Feb 17, 2023 By Amy Kiser Schemper

As a trainer, I love incorporating different equipment into workouts. We can add variety and challenge our bodies by pressing a dumbbell, swinging a kettlebell, or deadlifting a barbell. However, it's important to remember we can still get a lot done... Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About Turkey Trots

Posted On Nov 22, 2022 By Lisa Traugott

What is a Turkey Trot? Turkey Trots are races, usually 5k (3.1 miles), run on Thanksgiving morning. Many include shorter footraces for kids. Who started it? The race, started in 1896 in Buffalo, New York, is actually a year older than the Boston Marathon. Hosted by the YMCA, only six men showed up. Each year it grew in popularity and in... Read More
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Quick Treadmill Workout with Intervals

Posted On Oct 20, 2022 By Lisa Traugott

Pressed for time? An at-home treadmill workout is a great option. For one thing, it's right in the comfort of your home, so no need to travel to a gym. The other benefit is that you can split up your... Read More