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Latest Lifting Articles

This Is Why You Should Date A Girl Who Lifts

This Is Why You Should Date A Girl Who Lifts

Jenna Peters Jenna Peters
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She can go from a sweaty mess in a ball cap to a sundress — and looks damn good in both.

Ladies, Here’s Why It’s Important To Lift Weights – As Told By Kayla Itsines

Ladies, Here’s Why It’s Important To Lift Weights – As Told By Kayla Itsines

Kayla Itsines Kayla Itsines
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Picking up weights for a set number of repetitions won’t instantly cause bulk, even if the weights are on the heavier side. In fact, lifting heavy weights places more demands on your body, which can kick a number of positive changes into gear.

7 Points About Getting in Shape That You Need To Know

7 Points About Getting in Shape That You Need To Know

Tyler Valkanas Tyler Valkanas
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Think about it: the only reason we’re here right now is because you were fit.

10 Signs Your Personal Trainer Is Ripping You Off (From A Personal Trainer)

10 Signs Your Personal Trainer Is Ripping You Off (From A Personal Trainer)

Mélanie Berliet Mélanie Berliet
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They’re watching you run.

5 Awesome Date Ideas That Don’t Involve ‘Dinner And A Movie’

5 Awesome Date Ideas That Don’t Involve ‘Dinner And A Movie’

Eric Sain Eric Sain
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It’s about movement!

The Pre-Gym Struggle

The Pre-Gym Struggle

Michael Gursky Michael Gursky
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All I need is a banana and some pre-workout supplement to really set the pump off.

10 Obnoxious Things People Say To You When You’re A Girl Who Lifts

10 Obnoxious Things People Say To You When You’re A Girl Who Lifts

Kovie Biakolo Kovie Biakolo
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“Oh girl, those muscles, I can’t date you with those muscles.”

We Need To Stop Allowing Women To Go To The Gym

We Need To Stop Allowing Women To Go To The Gym

Anne Gus Anne Gus
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Women are beautiful NO MATTER WHAT.

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