Tag: Under Armour
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The Most Versatile Workout Tool You Shouldn’t Live Without
Under Armour Blog – 11.7.18 (11.5.18) Resistance bands are arguably the simplest piece of exercise equipment, but simple doesn’t mean easy. Made of rubber, bands are inexpensive and come in a variety of different resistance levels from light to heavy (as well as different sizes, too) to get an amazing total-body workout. Read more: The…
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6 Strategies to Become a Morning Person
Under Armour Blog – 10.29.18 When you’re snuggled deep in the coziness of your bed, it’s hard to leave. But trading your soft sheets for a trip to the gym could be exactly what your body needs — once you get over the whole pressing snooze situation. Not only can a morning workout help you…
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Why Your Weight Isn’t Budging Even Though You’re Exercising
Under Armour Blog – 10.24.18 (10.22.18) Are you working out endlessly only to have the number on the scale never budge — or even worse, go up? This frustrating effect is actually quite common. Before you give up on working out, see if any of these reasons might be to blame. Read more: Why Your…
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5 Signs You Need to Strengthen Your Upper Back
Under Armour Blog – 9.19.18 (9.17.18) Your latissimus dorsi (aka your “lats”) are probably not something you think about very often when you’re working out. Abs, glutes, biceps — sure. You know where those are and how to work them. But the lats? They often get overlooked in favor of muscles that are more visible…
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‘No Time’ is a Bad Excuse For Not Working Out, Here’s Why
Under Armour Blog – 8.8.18 (8.6.18) Being busy has become a moniker of success. As a society, we’ve gone from thinking of success as living a balanced life to one where you barely have time to sleep. But here’s the thing — you’re probably not as busy as you think. While it might seem impossible,…
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8 Things Trainers Wish Everyone Knew About Weight Loss
Under Armour Blog – 7.19.18 Number 1: Results take time, and it’s better that way. Weight loss is one of the most common fitness goals trainers deal with. The reality, however, is that not every person who seeks to lose weight ends up reaching their goal. Read more: 8 Things Trainers Wish Everyone Knew About…
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Which is Better? Swimming or Running
Under Armour Blog – 6.21.18 Trainer and 25-time Ironman finisher Tom Holland often jokes, “Swimming is not a sport. It’s a means to keep from drowning.” But, at 48, he admits he appreciates swimming far more now than when he was younger. “Now when I swim, I often get this weird, great swimmer’s high,” says…
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How Much Sleep is Too Much Sleep?
Under Armour Blog – 5.14.18 Sleep is an essential part of recovery, but can you go overboard? No matter where you are on your fitness or weight-loss journey, you’re probably already aware of the important role sleep plays in your routine. Not only does lack of sleep affect your athletic performance, but it can also…
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Sleep Expert Dr. G on the Weight Loss-Sleep Connection
Under Armour Blog – 5.4.18 (5.3.18) Research shows a lack of sleep is a key predictor of weight gain. If you’re struggling to get the scale moving in the right direction, the solution could be spending more time between the sheets. “You have to prioritize sleep,” says Dr. Charlene Gamaldo, medical director at the Johns…
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Is Too Much Exercise as Bad as Not Enough?
Under Armour Blog – 3.8.18 Could marathoners and triathletes have a similar risk of heart disease as couch potatoes? Possibly, according to new research. A new study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that extreme exercisers were at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Read more: Is Too Much Exercise as Bad as Not Enough? | UA…