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Got text neck? Learn how to relieve any tension found in your body with this class led by Wellness Coach and Yogi Joshua Sawtell. In 5 steps, you'll move through a vinyasa yoga flow focused on the upper cross syndrome to help you lengthen your spine and prevent bad posture. This syndrome occurs when your shoulders, chest, and neck are out of balance which often leads to headaches, neck pain, muscle tightness, and more. Vinyasa yoga is a common style of yoga that requires you to move from pose to pose seamlessly while using your breath. It's perfect for balancing the body and releasing tension in your whole body. Check out the full class above to gain better mobility in your upper body. Joshua Sawtell is a Wellness Coach and Yogi based in Los Angeles, California. He is also an actor and producer, known for Westworld (2016), Friends Like These (2014), and Grimm (2011).

Learn how to relieve any tension found in your body with this class led by Wellness Coach and Yogi Joshua Sawtell.

Yoga for Upper Body Strength 

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Wellness Coach and Yogi Joshua Sawtell teaches you how to do a halfway lift post.&nbsp; Joshua Sawtell is a Wellness Coach and Yogi based in Los Angeles, California. He is also an actor and producer, known for Westworld (2016), Friends Like These (2014), and Grimm (2011).

Wellness Coach and Yogi Joshua Sawtell teaches you how to do a halfway lift post. 

How-To Perfect the Halfway Lift Pose

Movement Therapy Guide Shahada Karim teaches you 2 easy yoga poses you can do before bed to help you fall asleep. You'll start with a cat-cow pose and end in a child's pose for a quick full-body stretch. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Learn more and follow along by watching Shahada Karim's How-To. Shahada Karim is a Yoga Teacher and Movement Therapy Guide. Shahada’s self-imposed mission is to help every human she meets, fall in love with themselves. Over the past decade, she’s earned multiple certifications in Yoga, Ayurveda, Nutrition, and Fitness to help facilitate that mission. Previously she dedicated more than two decades to a career in Journalism and Communications. Today she brings that expertise to teaching and participating in health and wellness on both physical and digital fronts. She designed the NOURISH plans around the Ayurvedic principle, with the help of a Nutritionist and Nurse Practitioner, to make it accessible to anyone interested in taking the journey no matter what their current physical and energetic state.

In this 5-minute yoga flow, Yoga Teacher Shahada Karim teaches you three poses that will help you fall asleep. 

How-To Get Better Sleep With a 5-Minute Yoga Flow

In this 5-minute yoga flow, Yoga Teacher Shahada Karim teaches you three poses that will help you wake up in the morning.&nbsp;You'll start by doing poses that give you a full body stretch before you're even out of bed. You'll end the flow with a pose that stretches your lower body. You'll be ready for the day before you know it! Learn more and follow along by watching Shahada Karim's How-To. Shahada Karim is a Yoga Teacher and Movement Therapy Guide. Shahada’s self-imposed mission is to help every human she meets, fall in love with themselves. Over the past decade, she’s earned multiple certifications in Yoga, Ayurveda, Nutrition, and Fitness to help facilitate that mission. Previously she dedicated more than two decades to a career in Journalism and Communications. Today she brings that expertise to teaching and participating in health and wellness on both physical and digital fronts. She designed the NOURISH plans around the Ayurvedic principle, with the help of a Nutritionist and Nurse Practitioner, to make it accessible to anyone interested in taking the journey no matter what their current physical and energetic state.

In this 5-minute yoga flow, Yoga Teacher Shahada Karim teaches you three poses that will help you wake up in the morning. 

How-To Wake Up With a 5-Minute Yoga Flow

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Charlotte Pipe Schedule 40 PVC Dual Rated Pipe 

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a power snatch move.&nbsp;The snatch is the first of two lifts in competitive weightlifting and it involves lifting a barbell from the floor to overhead in a single action. The power snatch is a variation of this first lift without a full-depth squat to receive it. Learn more and follow along by watching Jessica Taylor's How-To. Jessica Taylor is an Olympic weightlifter and Group Functional Fitness Coach. Her certifications include Precision Nutrition Level 1, GGS Pre- Postnatal Coaching Specialist, Eleiko Certified Strength Coach, and CF-L2 Trainer. She utilizes her 10 years of teaching experience to effectively coach individuals in overall lifestyle design. Through extensive research skills from her MS in social sciences, Jessica stays up to date on the latest research around health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and beyond. She has over 6 years experience training and competing in Olympic lifting, working with some of the top coaches and athletes in the US and abroad. Her current work as a group functional fitness coach has allowed her to gain experience working with people of all ages and abilities, including those with significant movement limitations.

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a power snatch move. 

How-To Do a Power Snatch

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Designed for a versatile workout, the PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 Dumbbells range from 5-50 pounds per hand. This one pair replaces the need for 825 pounds of free weight.

PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 Pair Dumbbells

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a shoulder press with dumbbells. This upper body exercise is great for lifters at any level. A standing dumbbell press targets not only your shoulder and chest muscles, it also gets your legs, core, and hips to do a little work too. To get started, make sure you're using a weight that you're comfortable with to avoid injury. Follow along by watching Jessica Taylor's How-To. Jessica Taylor is an Olympic weightlifter and Group Functional Fitness Coach. Her certifications include Precision Nutrition Level 1, GGS Pre- Postnatal Coaching Specialist, Eleiko Certified Strength Coach, and CF-L2 Trainer. She utilizes her 10 years of teaching experience to effectively coach individuals in overall lifestyle design. Through extensive research skills from her MS in social sciences, Jessica stays up to date on the latest research around health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and beyond. She has over 6 years experience training and competing in Olympic lifting, working with some of the top coaches and athletes in the US and abroad. Her current work as a group functional fitness coach has allowed her to gain experience working with people of all ages and abilities, including those with significant movement limitations.

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a shoulder press with dumbbells. 

How-To Do a Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a shoulder press with a bar.&nbsp;This exercise is great for building muscle in your shoulders and upper back while working your whole body. Jessica will show you the proper way to hold the bar as you move throughout the exercise. To get started, she recommends using a bar that you're comfortable with. Her go-to for practice is a simple PVC Pipe from Ace Hardware. Learn more and follow along by watching Jessica's How-To. Jessica Taylor is an Olympic weightlifter and Group Functional Fitness Coach. Her certifications include Precision Nutrition Level 1, GGS Pre- Postnatal Coaching Specialist, Eleiko Certified Strength Coach, and CF-L2 Trainer. She utilizes her 10 years of teaching experience to effectively coach individuals in overall lifestyle design. Through extensive research skills from her MS in social sciences, Jessica stays up to date on the latest research around health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and beyond. She has over 6 years experience training and competing in Olympic lifting, working with some of the top coaches and athletes in the US and abroad. Her current work as a group functional fitness coach has allowed her to gain experience working with people of all ages and abilities, including those with significant movement limitations.

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a shoulder press with a bar. 

How-To Do a Shoulder Press with a Bar

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how-to do a front squat while holding a bar.&nbsp;You'll start with a power clean, practicing a hinge hold jump and shrug before moving into your front squat position. This exercise is great for improving core strength and hip mobility especially for weightlifting. Learn more and follow along by watching Jessica Taylor's How-To. Jessica Taylor is an Olympic weightlifter and Group Functional Fitness Coach. Her certifications include Precision Nutrition Level 1, GGS Pre- Postnatal Coaching Specialist, Eleiko Certified Strength Coach, and CF-L2 Trainer. She utilizes her 10 years of teaching experience to effectively coach individuals in overall lifestyle design. Through extensive research skills from her MS in social sciences, Jessica stays up to date on the latest research around health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and beyond. She has over 6 years experience training and competing in Olympic lifting, working with some of the top coaches and athletes in the US and abroad. Her current work as a group functional fitness coach has allowed her to gain experience working with people of all ages and abilities, including those with significant movement limitations.

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a front squat while holding a bar. 

How-To Do a Front Squat

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how-to do a power clean.&nbsp;This exercise commonly used by weightlifters involves whole body movement to develop strength and power. Learn more and follow along by watching Jessica Taylor's How-To. Jessica Taylor is an Olympic weightlifter and Group Functional Fitness Coach. Her certifications include Precision Nutrition Level 1, GGS Pre- Postnatal Coaching Specialist, Eleiko Certified Strength Coach, and CF-L2 Trainer. She utilizes her 10 years of teaching experience to effectively coach individuals in overall lifestyle design. Through extensive research skills from her MS in social sciences, Jessica stays up to date on the latest research around health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and beyond. She has over 6 years experience training and competing in Olympic lifting, working with some of the top coaches and athletes in the US and abroad. Her current work as a group functional fitness coach has allowed her to gain experience working with people of all ages and abilities, including those with significant movement limitations.

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a power clean. 

How-To Do a Power Clean

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how-to go from a hinge hold to a jump and a shrug while holding a bar.&nbsp;Similar to a deadlift, this exercise is one of the first steps for getting into Olympic lifts like the power snatch and the clean and jerk. Learn more and follow along by watching Jessica Taylor's How-To. Jessica Taylor is an Olympic weightlifter and Group Functional Fitness Coach. Her certifications include Precision Nutrition Level 1, GGS Pre- Postnatal Coaching Specialist, Eleiko Certified Strength Coach, and CF-L2 Trainer. She utilizes her 10 years of teaching experience to effectively coach individuals in overall lifestyle design. Through extensive research skills from her MS in social sciences, Jessica stays up to date on the latest research around health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and beyond. She has over 6 years experience training and competing in Olympic lifting, working with some of the top coaches and athletes in the US and abroad. Her current work as a group functional fitness coach has allowed her to gain experience working with people of all ages and abilities, including those with significant movement limitations.

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to go from a hinge hold to a jump and shrug while holding a bar. 

How-To Hinge Hold to a Jump and a Shrug

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The limited-edition Sacred Sound™&nbsp;offers an exceptional surface grip that responds to moisture.

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Fit Radio

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Intensive and comprehensive, the high-powered vibrating Hypersphere can be used for trigger point release on your tightest muscles so you can recover faster and move better.

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