WORKOUT
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BODYWEIGHT W O R K O U T A timeless and intelligent exercise method to strengthen, tone and shape your body, without the need of equipment. BY CARLA LALONDE MAURICIO LOZANO DEL VALLE One of IMPACT Magazine’s Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors 2023 at Regymen Fitness in Calgary, AB CMLALONDE
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odyweight training continues to be one of the most practical and enjoyable ways to exercise. Why? You can be consistent and drive results by being active at any time of the day and absolutely anywhere you want! Bodyweight workouts primarily focus on the improvement of our functional fitness allowing our bodies to move more efficiently, while reducing the risk of injuries. This purposeful type of training is also effective for all ages, body types and fitness levels, as each exercise can be easily modified. You can always increase or decrease your intensity and impact level while still feeling a solid burn in your muscles! Here is a perfect bodyweight workout that you can keep in your back pocket and pull out whenever and wherever you want! Complete this entire sequence once, take a short break, then master the moves for another three rounds (four rounds total)
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