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Andrew Heffernan

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Covers:  Fat loss, mobility, strength training, conditioning, nutrition, exercise, trends in fitness, fitness

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Andrew Heffernan’s Biography

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Andrew Heffernan, CSCS is a health and fitness writer, a trainer, and an athlete. Since 2009, his work has appeared regularly in EXPERIENCE LIFE, MEN’S HEALTH, BEACHBODY, OPENFIT, MUSCLE AND FITNESS, and many other outlets. He is the author or co-author of several health-related books, including THE EXERCISE CURE, YOUR NEW PRIME, SEVEN-MINUTE WORKOUTS and FAT LOSS OVER 40. Also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a certified practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method, he helps peop…

Andrew Heffernan’s Journalist Portfolio

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A weak grip has been linked to higher heart disease risk and earlier death. Here's the training method to fix yours

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By Andrew Heffernan, Brett Williams
| MSN Verified
GRIP STRENGTH IS one of the more important—but underrated—physical characteristics for gym buffs and regular guys alike. Whether you're pulling heavy barbells up off the floor or you're hauling grocery bags from your car to the kitchen, your ability to grasp and hold on will likely be the first limiting factor to doing what you want. There's more than just your workout and your shopping trip to consider, too.
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4 Training Tips to Level Up Your Grip Strength

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By Andrew Heffernan, Brett Williams Verified
| Men's Health Verified
GRIP STRENGTH IS one of the more important—but underrated—physical characteristics for gym buffs and regular guys alike. Whether you're pulling heavy barbells up off the floor or you're hauling grocery bags from your car to the kitchen, your ability to grasp and hold on will likely be the first limiting factor to doing what you want. There's more than just your workout and your shopping trip to consider, too.
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A Weak Grip Has Been Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk and Earlier Death. Here's the Training Method to Fix Yours

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By Andrew Heffernan, Brett Williams
| Yahoo Life Verified
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." GRIP STRENGTH IS one of the more important—but underrated—physical characteristics for gym buffs and regular guys alike. Whether you're pulling heavy barbells up off the floor or you're hauling grocery bags from your car to the kitchen, your ability to grasp and hold on will likely be the first limiting factor to doing what you want.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Experience Life Magazine, 2009 (?)

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Sure. I took a typing class in high school, where they also introduced this new thing called “The Computer.” We made fun of it.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Tintin