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The Benefits of Compression Activewear  Professional and amatuer athletes alike are very familiar with the benefits of compression activewear. Whether you are training for your first marathon or hitting the court for a championship match, there are certain benefits of compression activewear that are certainly worth researching. Here’s a look at how professional compression wear could help benefit everyone in achieving their fitness goals. #1 Keep Yourself Comfortable One of the primary benefits of compression activewear that you’re sure to notice as soon as you put it on, is the support it provides. Whether it’s a a compression shirt or...

The Benefits of Compression Activewear  Professional and amatuer athletes alike are very familiar with the benefits of compression activewear. Whether you are training for your first marathon or hitting the court for a championship match, there are certain benefits of compression activewear that are certainly worth researching. Here’s a look at how professional compression wear could help benefit everyone in achieving their fitness goals. #1 Keep Yourself Comfortable One of the primary benefits of compression activewear that you’re sure to notice as soon as you put it on, is the support it provides. Whether it’s a a compression shirt or...

Looks Do Not Define Your Beauty, Strength, or Character From a very young age, females begin feeling pressured to look a certain way: thin. But it doesn’t stop there. With models in practically every retail line on the market being photographed with great hair, perfect makeup, and flaunting a size 0 or 2, many of us strive to achieve the same look. It starts with beautiful dolls like Barbie and continues through every stage of life from clothing store mannequins and magazine models, to celebrities and reality shows like “America’s Next Top Model.”  Society as a whole puts too much...

Just about everyone is after a fit, sculpted body--one that is trim and doesn’t jiggle when you jump around. However, there are many myths out there that can easily mislead a person seeking a good body sculpting workout routine.  Here’s a comparison of weight lifting and cardio and how these two tried-and-true methods can work together to give you the body shape you’re after.  Will Lifting Weights Lead to Bulk? Many women avoid weight lifting due to the common misconception that it will lead to them “bulking up” and looking like a bodybuilder. If you happen to be seeking a...