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Mar 10
4 min

Flash Mob for my 40th

As I prepare to turn fo-fo-fortunate to be alive (mmmkay, I struggle with 4-0 but in the past year, covid has killed millions and...

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The Exercise Equipment You Never Knew You Were Using Wrong

Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Jan 13
6 min

The Exercise Equipment You Never Knew You Were Using Wrong

Of all pieces of exercise equipment in the gym, the kettlebell seems to be pretty simple. Unlike cable machines with pins, plates, and...

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Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Jan 9
3 min

8-Minute Core

This 8-minute workout, comprised of two sets through 6 40-second exercises, will improve your core strength with special focus on the abs.

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Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

8-Minute HIIT

High Intensity Interval Training is the most bang you can get for minimal time spent exercising. This workout is great for improving...

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Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Dec 1, 2020
2 min

8-Minute Butt

Buns are the new abs. They’re hot and we all want them. Apparel makers compete for the crowning achievement of the pants that make your...

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Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Oct 28, 2020
1 min

8-Minute Ride

In this 8-minute Indoor Cycling ride, expect a challenge for your legs, glutes, heart, lungs, and mental wherewithal! The first 4-minutes...

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Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Oct 27, 2020
3 min

8-Min Chest & Back

Get chest & back PLUS heart-pounding cardio in this 8-minute session, comprised of two circuits through 6 x 0:40 exercises. Intensity: high!

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Brook Benten

Oct 23, 2020
4 min

8-Minute Bis & Tris

8-Minute workout video for biceps and triceps, using only a set of dumbbells. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Intensity: medium

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Brook Benten

Oct 23, 2020
4 min

8-Minute Shoulders

8-minute workout video for shoulders, using only a set of dumbbells. Suitable for all fitness levels with modifications. Intensity: high

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Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Oct 23, 2020
3 min

8-Minute Legs

This 8:00 equipment-free (bodyweight only) workout will have your quads sore for days! Appropriate for all fitness levels. Intensity: high

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The Total Body Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Oct 4, 2020
3 min

The Total Body Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

"I love burpees," said no one ever... well, maybe they aren't so bad, considering this surprising information!

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The Abs Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Aug 31, 2020
3 min

The Abs Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

This abs exercise that may be causing you a serious pain-in-the-neck. There's a better way!

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The Hip-Dominant Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Aug 30, 2020
3 min

The Hip-Dominant Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

The Hip-Dominant Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong (hint: it's a dead lift)

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The Knee-Dominant Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Aug 30, 2020
3 min

The Knee-Dominant Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

The Knee-Dominant Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong (hint: it's a lunge)

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The Upper Body Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Aug 30, 2020
2 min

The Upper Body Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

Here's a tune-up on a move that, if you lift weights, you do all the time: The Upper Body Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong!

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The Core & Back Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

Brook Benten, M.Ed.

Aug 30, 2020
3 min

The Core & Back Move You Never Knew You Were Doing Wrong

Sometimes, it's seemingly straightforward moves that need a tweak. Here's the core and back move you never knew you were doing wrong!

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