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Free Weights vs Machines

January 21, 2020 By nextphaseinfitness 16 Comments

Free Weights vs Machines

There seems to be a constant debate amongst beginners starting an exercise program, and those interested and involved in strength training, as to the best type of training. Are machine weights best? Or are free weights best? There are so many opinions as to which is best. Following are my thoughts. Free weights Free weights […]

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Time to get this Challenge started

January 23, 2019 By nextphaseinfitness 8 Comments

Recently, I posted about What’s ahead for me in 2019. As I wrote in that post, my big focus for 2019, is Maxine’s Challenge. So, what is Maxine’s Challenge? The Maxine’s Challenge is a 12 week on-line body transformation program that has helped thousands of people from around the country get in the best shape […]

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Gymstick

November 28, 2018 By nextphaseinfitness 16 Comments

Gymstick

I first came across the Gymstick about five years ago. Since then it’s become a regular part of my workout routine. A Gymstick is a fibreglass stick, measuring about 130cm, with rubber resistance bands connected to each end. It’s perfect for muscular endurance and flexibility training.  A very light strength training program can be done […]

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Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone

May 10, 2018 By nextphaseinfitness 6 Comments

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone

Most days, I drop in to Sue’s Lifestyle Blog for Women Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond  to read her latest posts. A few days ago she posted about Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone in April . This post of Sues was prompted by a post she had read on Leslie’s blog Once Upon a Time & […]

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Maxine’s Challenge Update

April 27, 2018 By nextphaseinfitness Leave a Comment

Maxine’s Challenge Update

I posted previously when I started Maxine’s Challenge and also again after Week 8  It’s hard to believe, but the 12 week challenge is now over so it’s time for a final wrap. The point of doing the challenge for me was to improve my strength and add variety to my weights program in the […]

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Maxine’s Challenge Week 8

March 14, 2018 By wpadmin 5 Comments

Maxine’s Challenge Week 8

Time for a Maxine’s Challenge update. I can’t believe we’re at Day 3 of Week 8 already. As usual I’m  loving the exercise programs, and have been following them almost to the letter. Have been doing weight training three times each week. As for cardio, it’s on the program three times each week. But I […]

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Maxine’s Challenge

January 28, 2018 By wpadmin 22 Comments

Maxine’s Challenge

Just for a little extra motivation in the gym, I’ve joined Maxine’s Challenge.  Having previously participated, I know the benefits of their strength training programs, and look forward to another 12 weeks of Maxine’s.  This 12 week challenge has been around for five years now and I have watched it’s popularity and presence on social […]

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Guest Post: Brenda Austin

May 17, 2017 By wpadmin Leave a Comment

Guest Post: Brenda Austin

Today I am so pleased to announced that Brenda Austin is my guest poster. I’ve been following Brenda on Facebook and Instagram for a while now. I first came across her in her role as Ambassador for Maxine’s Challenge. I find Brenda just so inspiring, as she is almost 70 years old, and still works […]

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