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I am a 22 year old dancer and performer. I started as a hip hop dancer but began learning skills from various genres of dance that I blend into my dance. Don't hesitate to reach out to me if you like what you see in my videos. Please, enjoy my creative expressions!

On the Journey Toward Body Acceptance


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Body acceptance often seems like this elusive space only the privileged inhabit — where one’s thoughts aren’t consumed with how your body looks or how you can (or think you should) change it. When you accept your body, it becomes a vessel that allows you to enjoy life and spend your precious mental space on fruitful pursuits like work, passions, love, parenting, friends, playing, etc.READ MORE:It wasn’t until I started a consistent yoga practice, went to treatment and had a powerful therapist that I was able to move past discarding my body in such a negative way.

story by CLAIRE FOUNTAIN

10 Plyometric Exercises For Power and Explosiveness


Plyometric training is popular for athletes but rarely used by adults who aren’t playing sports. The irony is the intensity of plyometrics is what makes it so effective. It was originally developed to train track and field athletes, who need to be springy and explosive.READ MORE:Here are 10 lower- and upper-body plyo exercises

story by HENRY HALSE

Could Inflammation Be Sabotaging Your Motivation?


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Motivation is a tricky beast to pin down. Sometimes it seems like you might be fired up one day and then sputter out the next.READ MORE:Or you could set some solid goals and yet never find the push you need to start working toward them.

story by ELIZABETH MILLARD

The Benefits of Aerial Yoga (Especially For Beginners)


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Not to be confused with aerial circus or aerial dance classes, aerial yoga is where you use “fabric or hammocks suspended from the ceiling to adapt traditional yoga poses while being supported by the fabric,” explains Todd Galati, senior director of science and research for the American Council on Exercise.READ MORE:How aerial yoga can benefit YOU.

story by Brittany Risher

4-Week Progressive Burpee Plan


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The burpee, the exercise that works the chest, arms, abs, glutes and hamstrings. This essential part of your workout routine can be made into a progressive plan to maximize results.READ MORE:4-Week Progressive Burpee Plan.

story by SHANA VERSTEGEN JANUARY 21, 2019

Long or short planks? Which is best for your progress?


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So it may be that those long extended planks your doing could be hurting your progress. “Unless you’re aiming to steal the crown from Glowacka (or Mao Weidong, who holds the men’s record with an 8 hour, 1 minute hold), you might be better off with short planks when it comes to increasing your core strength.” (Lauren Krouse)READ MORE:Instagram—an unexpected destination for some of the best abs workouts on the internet.

Story BY LAUREN KROUSE

How Carbs Factor Into Post-Workout Recovery


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“Just as a healthy diet is essential fuel for a good workout, the food you eat after you hit the gym plays an important role in recovery. “Your body is extra receptive to the nutrition you give it within an hour or two of working out,” says Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, author of “The Superfood Swap.” The right recovery foods can help your body’s muscles and energy storage get back to high-performance levels so you can continue to have great workouts, build muscle and burn fat.”” (Jodi Helmer)READ MORE:Here, a look at why carbs are ideal for post-workout recovery, the case for pairing them with protein and RD-approved options to try:

Story by JODI HELMER

Can Cardio Help You Work Your Core?


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“When you do cardio moves that involve some level of instability, the core muscles turn on to protect the spine and prevent potential injury. Not only does that help support your spine, but it also provides big-time benefits for your entire core.” (Elizabeth Millard)READ MORE:Although some high-intensity group classes end with abdominal exercises like crunches, the fact is that whenever you challenge your stability, your core muscles activate.

story by ELIZABETH MILLARD

Build Explosiveness With Box Jumps


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“Box jumps are mostly used for jumping, which is a plyometric exercise. Plyometric exercises, according to a study published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, are fast exercises that improve both speed and power. You can use plyometrics to jump higher and run faster.”(Henry Halse)READ MORE:They’re a simple piece of equipment that can help you jump higher and run faster, as long as you know how to properly use them.

story BY HENRY HALSE AUGUST 21, 2019