Seated Wide Lat Pushdown

December 2, 2011
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Seated Wide Lat Pushdown

This is the same lat pull down except because we are not gripping a bar, we will instead be pushing down on the elbows to achieve the fatigue.  Start by placing the door attachment at the top of the door.  Slide the bands through it and affix cuffs to hands.  You want to face the door while leaning the upper part of your body toward the door slightly to create an angle that will work.  While you are facing the door with your body bent, your hands are at shoulder height with the open part of the hand facing...

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Triceps Extensions

November 8, 2011
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The Triceps Extensions is one of my favorite exercises! In my case, they tend to develop quite quickly and it’s actually quite cool to see the muscle developing into the classic horseshoe shape that many men, and gals, are looking for. Lean arms is what you ladies are looking for, and...

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Lat Pushdown Straight Arm (No Bar)

November 7, 2011
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Lat Pushdown Straight Arm (No Bar)

The Lateral Pushdown is really a great exercise to work your upper back muscles. We call it “Pushdown” instead of “pulldown” because with the grip-free cuffs, you are not really pulling the bands to you, but rather pushing your arms down. You’ll know what we mean once you give...

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Flexsolate, Gold Sponsor of the Weekly Fitness Challenge

August 9, 2011
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On behalf of Flexsolate, I would like to thank Geoff Hampton, Director of the Weekly Fitness Challenge, for awarding us Gold Level Sponsorship of the Weekly Fitness Challenge.

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Shoulder Pain? I Think Not!

August 5, 2011
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Shoulder pain, like lower back pain, is one of the most common chronic pains we (humans) experience, especially since the creation of the computer which has somewhat forced us to be hunched. Remember, the body adapts to what you do most, so, if you sit a lot, the body...

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Weekly Fitness Challenge New Video

August 5, 2011
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We, at Flexsolate, are proud to present the Weekly Fitness Challenge newest video: The song has been written and recorded by our very own President and Fat Loss Success Story Mr Jerry McGowan! Have a look, have a listen and let us know what you think.

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Shoulder Pain? I think Not

August 3, 2011
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Our colleagues Adam Steer and Ryan Murdock created this video to help Desk Jockeys, like you and me, get rid of shoulder pain. Both Adam and Ryan excellent coaches and are extremely creative when it comes to do bodyweight exercise, but when they come up with these videos like...

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Burn, Burn, Burn

July 31, 2011
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Continuing our mini-course of fat loss, today, we will focus on the second part of the energy balance equation: Energy Out – Energy Burned The only way for our body to release energy is in the form of heat and that is done by the consumption the energy coming...

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Make the Energy Balance Equation Tip in your Favor

July 28, 2011
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The Energy Balance is the most important concept you need to follow in order to lose fat. No matter what you do, if you are not in a calorie deficit, you won’t lose fat. Let’s review: Energy In – Energy Out = Accumulation of Energy Energy In = Food...

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Eat Less, Lose Fat

July 27, 2011
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Following through my previous post, there is one simple rule that you need to follow in order to lose fat. EAT LESS FOOD That’s it! Eat less food that you are currently eating, and depending on how much less food will determine how much fat you will lose… over...

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Cardio Circuit Video from Kristy

July 24, 2011
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Cardio Circuit Video from Kristy

“Standard” cardio exercises can end up being very repetitive and yes, boring. But there are other ways to do cardio vascular exercises without having to feel like a hamster in a spinning wheel. Below is a cardio circuit from our resident coach and trainer Kristy Wilson. Do the following...

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