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Straight answers about getting stronger.
Practical guides on strength training, consistency and building a body that keeps up with your life — written by the coaches at Altman Fitness in Edina.
Core Strength After Kids: Where to Start
By Kelly Altman ·
Rebuilding core strength after having children? A gentle, practical guide to where to start, what to check first, and how to build back gradually.
Read the article →How to Stay Consistent with Exercise Through Minnesota Winters
By Kelly Altman ·
Dark mornings, icy roads and holiday chaos make winter the hardest season to keep exercising. Practical ways to stay consistent until spring.
Read the article →Small-Group Training vs. Working Out Alone
By Kelly Altman ·
Should you train on your own or join a small coached group? An honest look at the pros and cons of each — and how to make whichever you choose stick.
Read the article →What Is a Circuit Class (and Is It Right for Beginners)?
By Kelly Altman ·
What actually happens in a circuit class, why it works so well for beginners, and how to know whether a coached circuit class is the right fit for you.
Read the article →How Often Should You Strength Train Each Week?
By Kelly Altman ·
Two days? Three? Five? A straightforward guide to how often to strength train each week, based on your goals, your experience and your real life.
Read the article →Strength Training After 40: How to Start Safely
By Kelly Altman ·
New to lifting weights, or coming back after years away? A practical, coach-written guide to starting strength training safely after 40.
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