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Toning & Strengthening the Inner Thighs
The adductors of the hip – inner thigh – is composed of a group of muscles that...
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The Flying Ab Crunch
From an anatomical standpoint the Rectus Abdominis muscle (the abs), according to physio-pedia.com, “Is a long muscular...
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Fitness in small spaces: challenging multiple muscle groups
Developing a fitness program does not have to be expensive nor does it require a large space....
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Build your best beach butt!
Womenshealthmag.com says, “The three players that make up your glutes are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and...
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Developing Strong External Oblique Muscles
According to Physio-pedia.com, the external abdominal oblique muscle is the largest and most superficial of the four...
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Mackie’s GNCs complete CPR / AED manager certification
For the last 23 years, my family has been a GNC (General Nutrition Center) Louisiana franchise operator...
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Exercises for Developing a Strong Core and Better Posture
Developing a strong core, which stabilizes the entire body, is important to prevent power leakages, when performing...
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Stretching to reduce low back pain risk
According to Cooperinstitute.org, “Prolonged sitting and activities like jogging and cycling can lead to tight hip flexors...
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Strengthening the Mid-Back
According to Spine-health.com, “Connecting with the cervical spine above and the lumbar spine below, the thoracic spine...
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Streamlining the Waist
Many people, in an attempt to streamline their waist, actually thicken it by training the external oblique...
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Exercises to Tone the Inner Thigh and Butt
The inner thigh and butt are areas of aesthetic concern for many women – especially now with...
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Strengthening Your Hamstrings
Nordic Hamstring Exercise: With a partner holding the ankles securely, and with knees bent at 90-degrees, fall...
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Exercises to streamline your body
BOSU Bird Dog: Using a BOSU stability device, place one knee in a 90-degree bent position &...
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Lunges that are easy on the thighs
Thigh Toning: With the Stability Ball against the wall at waist height – with the inside leg...
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Getting the Body Ready for Summer
Butt Blaster: Hip Flexion: With the top of one foot on the Stability Ball and the other...
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Toning the Thighs
With the Stability Ball against the wall at waist height – with the inside leg bent pushing...
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Mackie’s GNC Family of Stores Donates $4300 to SE Louisiana Volunteers of America
Pictured Right to Left: Christopher Randall, VOA Assistant Program Director, Spencer Shilstone, General Manager, Mackie Shilstone’s GNC...
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How to Strengthen Your Core
This week April and I will focus on stressing the entire body, while in a prone position...
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Fitness the Simple Way (3 of 3): The Thighs
Inner thigh: Gym ball and medicine ball Standing against a wall, place the gym ball in the...
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Fitness the Simple Way (2 of 3): The Arms
Reverse Arm Curls: Inside of arms With the tubing anchored low behind you, grasp the handles with...
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Fitness the Simple Way (1 of 3): The Bust
When we think about developing the bust, most people tend to focus on exercises just for chest...
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An Open Letter from Mackie to Magazine GNC Customers
It’s with deep regret that I must inform all our loyal Magazine GNC customers over the last...
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Eat Fit Restaurant Spotlight: Muriel’s Jackson Square
Book a romantic table for two at this Eat Fit restaurant for you and that special someone....
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Building a Better Butt: The Clamshell Exercise
After last Wednesday’s segment, a viewer – Brenda – wrote, “Saw you on the WWL Morning Show...
