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		<title>BOSU Pushup</title>
		<link>http://fitnessxpressu.com/exercise-of-the-week/medicine-ball-ys/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Exercise of the Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Increase Core Stability]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Preparation</p>
<ul>
<li>Start by kneeling behind BOSU</li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Beginner level will be to have knees in contact with ground, more advanced, place feet straight back assuming push up position</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Movement</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Be sure body is in straight line as pictured and draw belly button towards spine</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Lower down while breathing in</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span>Upon pressing up breathe out</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Hands should be under shoulders</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfiRDxSjD-k">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfiRDxSjD-k</a></p>
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		<title>Dumbbell Squat</title>
		<link>http://fitnessxpressu.com/exercise-of-the-week/dumbbell-squat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Exercise of the Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps one of the best lower body exercises that one can do. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">Preparation</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Using      a bench to start is suggested to perfect the squat</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Sit      on the edge of a bench with feet shoulder width apart</li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Movement</p>
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">With      DBs in hand stand up breathing out</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Lower      back down slowly being sure not to crash onto the bench as this will cause      excess stress to the discs in the back</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">As you lower focus on putting weight in your heels, sticking your butt out and making sure the heels do not lift up</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Progress      so that your butt barely touches and stand back up</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Progress to no bench at all</span></li>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isDDgJpgqkQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isDDgJpgqkQ</a></p>
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		<title>Barbell Biceps Curl</title>
		<link>http://fitnessxpressu.com/exercise-of-the-week/barbell-biceps-curl/</link>
		<comments>http://fitnessxpressu.com/exercise-of-the-week/barbell-biceps-curl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Exercise of the Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Targets the biceps]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">Preparation</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Feet      shoulder width apart</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Underhand      grip</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Upper      arms by your side</li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Movement</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Raise      the weight and breathe out</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Be sure to keep the upper arm still and only moving at the elbow</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KBS2ZBDAac">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KBS2ZBDAac</a></p>
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		<title>Dumbbell Row</title>
		<link>http://fitnessxpressu.com/exercise-of-the-week/resistance-band-x-walk/</link>
		<comments>http://fitnessxpressu.com/exercise-of-the-week/resistance-band-x-walk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Exercise of the Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the best back exercises there is, also challenges the core]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Preparation</p>
<ul>
<li>Position knee that is opposite the hand with the DB, on the bench</li>
<li>Be sure back is flat and not rounded</li>
<li>Draw belly button toward spine</li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Movement</p>
<ul>
<li>Pull DB upward while breathing out</li>
<li>Lower DB back to starting position, do not allow torso to twist</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://fitnessxpressu.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/band-x-walk-2.jpg" title="Band X-Walk 2">
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iPrL_Redmo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iPrL_Redmo</a></p>
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<p></a></p>
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		<title>Resistance Band Chest Press</title>
		<link>http://fitnessxpressu.com/exercise-of-the-week/resistance-band-push/</link>
		<comments>http://fitnessxpressu.com/exercise-of-the-week/resistance-band-push/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Exercise of the Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Targets chest, shoulders, triceps, as well as core stability]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="postavatar"><img src="http://fitnessxpressu.com/wp-content/uploads/icons/Strengthening.jpg" style="width:40px; height:39px; border:none;" alt="resistance-band-chest-press" /></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">Preparation</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Position      a resistance band around a fixed object</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Face      away from the anchor band</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Foot      position will determine part of the difficulty, feet side by side will be      harder than being a split stance</li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Movement</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Position      the arms at chest level</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Press      forward while breathing out</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">You      can either push with both arms at the same time or alternate</li>
</ul>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf3saMdaRCQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf3saMdaRCQ</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://fitnessxpressu.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/band-chest-press_0001.jpg" title="band-chest-press_0001.jpg"><img src="http://fitnessxpressu.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/band-chest-press_0001.jpg" alt="band-chest-press_0001.jpg" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://fitnessxpressu.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/band-chest-press_0002.jpg" title="band-chest-press_0002.jpg"><img src="http://fitnessxpressu.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/band-chest-press_0002.jpg" alt="band-chest-press_0002.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>Shown is above is with partner assistance and 2 bands, if alone simply use one band and wrap around a fixed object.</p>
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