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Delivery Man
What are the secrets of Derek Jeter's perfect fitness and clutch delivery? The famed Yankee shortstop shares his workout and much more.
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Ice Age
GOAL: Julian Talavera is building endurance to save his game and hopefully play on a U.S. junior hockey team someday.
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Box You In
Need a body blow? The Everlast Shadow Box class will kick you into high gear.
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No matter how many sit ups and crunches I do, I can’t seem to get at my lower abs. What am I doing wrong?
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Back Attack
Even relatively minor back problems can keep you from exercise. Try these moves to keep your spine stronger, longer.
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Beyond the Burger
Fire up the grill, get creative, and contour the body you want—tastefully.
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Stay Fluid—What to sip before, during, and after you spin.
Dehydration is much more of a risk during an hour's worth of spinning than it is from an hour’s worth of cycling (no wind equals no cooling).
Jason Parsons, fitness manager at the Columbia Tech Center 24 Hour Fitness in Vancouver, Washington, recommends drinking 8 ounces of water before class, 1 ounce for every minute of spinning during a 40-minute class), and another 8 ounces within 30 minutes of the class ending.
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I just started using the treadmill. How do I decide what pace to run?
“One of the biggest mistakes I see people making on the treadmill is running too fast and cutting out early. Don't chase the belt. Start out slower than you think you can sustain so you can be sure to get in your full workout.”
—Shannon Corey, a trainer at Lance Armstrong Super Sport in Tualatin, Oregon
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I want to do more rock climbing in my free time. What do I need to do at the gym to be ready?
“You expend a ton of energy climbing, so I tell my clients to do their homework cardio. Running intervals will boost your climbing endurance: Sprint for 30 seconds, then jog easy for 90 seconds, and repeat. Do this three times, and increase your sprinting speed each time. Start again at your original sprinting speed, and do three full sets.”
—John Cross, a trainer at Sugarhouse 24 Hour Fitness in Salt Lake City, Utah