The 4 Best 5-Minute Workouts for a Slim & Slender Body

Denise Chakoian, owner + founder of CORE Cycle.Fitness.Lagree, certified personal trainer, cancer exercise specialist, and boutique fitness consultant, shares a productive high-intensity interval training (HIIT) routine you can crush in five minutes at a higher tempo. It will raise your heart rate and help you shed excess fat (when combined with a healthy, nutrient-dense diet).

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8 Simple Things You Should Always Do To Reset After Working at a Desk for 8+ Hours

Taking the time to do a couple quick stretches, if you can, will help work out any stiffness you may feel from being locked in a few of the same positions for most of your day. Trainer Denise Chakoian, owner of CORE Cycle. Fitness. Lagree., recommends focusing on your spine and hips, "which are in flexion all day [if you're sitting] and can get very compressed."

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The #1 Fit-After-50 Workout Every Man Should Be Doing

If you're a man in your 50s or beyond, following a flexible strength routine is the name of the game. Adding this form of training and resistance band exercises to your workout sessions is also critical to maintaining lean muscle and muscular strength, says Denise Chakoian, owner and founder of CORE Cycle.Fitness.Lagree, certified personal trainer, cancer exercise specialist, and boutique fitness consultant.

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9 Mistakes to Avoid When Getting Lean

“Avoid dehydration when getting lean, which can happen when you are in an elimination phase,” said Denise Chakoian, Owner + Founder of CORE Cycle.Fitness.Lagree, Personal Trainer, Cancer Exercise Specialist, and Boutique Fitness Consultant.

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