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How Much Does a Barbell Weigh? Quick Equipment Guide

If you’re new to working out, you might be wondering, “how much does a barbell weigh?” What are you actually lifting when you throw some plates onto the barbell and start bench pressing? At a typical gym where the bars for bench and squats are the same, you’re starting out with 45 pounds – this […]

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30 Day Arm Challenge – Ultimate Jump Start for Arms

Are you looking to kick start your arm strength and size? Here we have a few 30-day workouts that will do just that. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate in the fitness world, we have a program for you. It won’t be easy, but it will definitely be worth it. These programs are meant […]

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Musculoskeletal Disorders: How to Prevent Musculoskeletal Pain

Musculoskeletal disorders, known as MSDs, include a number of minor problems that affect all the joints, bones, or muscles in the body. These disorders are very common, especially as a person begins to age. If symptoms are caught early, it is possible to prevent them from increasing in severity, and measures taken to control pain […]

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Water for Diet: Best Diet Water for Weight Loss

If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking, “what the heck is this diet water article even about?!” I thought the same thing when learning about this fad and felt the need to compile a list of water for diet. This review won’t be like the others you will find that hail the magical ingredients of […]

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Best Alternative to Lat Pulldown: How to Strengthen Your Back at Home

Right now, many of us are avoiding the gym. We are being resourceful with our fitness endeavors and trying not to be too lazy! Sometimes it’s hard to mimic our favorite exercises when we don’t have the same equipment we’re used to. Because of this, we’ll show you the best alternative to lat pulldown exercises. […]

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12-Hour Shifts – How to Make a 12-Hour Shift Go By Faster

Many jobs routinely require 12-hour shifts, like nurses, truck drivers, warehouse employees, or dispatchers. If you’re entering one of them you’re probably wondering how are you going to survive? Not by watching the clock, that’s for sure. It doesn’t help much in the 9-5 world, but for those who work 12-hour shifts, it’s a complete […]

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1st and 3rd Shift – Tips for Working Days and Nights

Hello and welcome to the world of those who work at ungodly hours, while everyone they know is blissfully asleep! This post is dedicated to all those who clock in at 5 or 6 am and to those assigned to the graveyard shift. What you’re going to discuss here are issues the 9-5 crowd wouldn’t […]

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Pickleball Rules: A Simple Guide for How to Play Pickleball

Pickleball is a sport that has been around since the 1960s, although I just heard about it a month ago. I have to say, it was so fun and awesome to play. I’ve always been a fan of tennis, so I naturally enjoyed a game that’s a cross between tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. It’s much […]

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2nd Shift Hours: 7 Tips for How to Work AND Live

Are you wondering if the afternoon shift is right for you? There are certainly some advantages and disadvantages to working at a job with abnormal scheduling. This article reviews some of the facets of working 2nd shift hours and will provide tips on having a good work-life balance. The PM shift is not for everyone, […]

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How to Survive Swing Shifts: 9 Tips to Maintain Balance

If you work in an industry or job which is typically open before 9 am and after 5 pm, then you might possibly be working swing shifts. Depending on your situation, this might not be an ideal schedule. Working in the afternoon or overnight certainly affects physical, mental, and social health – especially if you […]