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Best Workout Advice on the Internet



I've been watching Jeff Cavalier of Athlean-X for several years now.  Jeff is a physiotherapist, exercise therapist and personal trainer extra-ordinaire.  He really knows his stuff. He goes to great lengths to post no-nonsense advice, explain the science behind training and has put together some fabulous programs for those interested in getting fit, lean and strong.  His side-kick Jessie, is a hoot and together they make some great free videos that you can follow on their you-tube channel.  I go there whenever I have a workout question or concern, and I spent a LOT of time reviewing Jeff's advice after I injured my back 2 years ago.  His advice has really changed the way that I work out.



Athlean-X is really focussed on men, but Jeff has also created a series of workout plans for women and the trainers on the Athlean-XX website are excellent.  Susan is my favorite, but I really like all of them.  I subscribed to their workout and diet plan for a  while, but because I like to cook, and was paying for personal training, I did not use the plans as much as I would have.  I still love the advice and the demonstrations and find that these trainers really know their stuff.



Check it out, see what you think.  One last link - here is trainer Susan demonstrating some challenging balance and full-body work on instagram.


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