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Samantha Lefave

  • Freelance Writer, Editor and Digital Content Strategist, Freelance
  • Content Marketing Manager, Evolve
  • None, Freelance: Bicycling Magazine
Denver, New York
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5 Core Exercises for Seniors to Improve Balance and Stability

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By Samantha Lefave
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The Circuit The Moves The Benefits A weak core can leave you with a range of potential problems, including lower back pain, poor posture, and balance issues. That’s because your core muscles play a crucial role in spinal alignment and stability, which are not only important for running, but also functional movements, like carrying groceries and kids around.
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Want to Get Faster? These Exercises Translate Directly to More Power on the Bike

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By Samantha Lefave
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3 min read Watch the Circuit The Moves If you were to compare the phases of your pedal stroke to a clock, the right half of the clock, from 12 to 6, is your power phase. It’s when you push down on the pedal to propel you forward. The left, from 6 to 12, is more like your recovery phase, when you’re returning to the top of that clock. You need to pull up on this second phase of the pedal stroke. Each phase is equally important when it comes to increasing cycling power.
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5 Simple Core Moves to Help Seniors Stay Strong, Steady, and Independent

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By Samantha Lefave
| Bicycling Magazine Verified
The Circuit The Moves The Benefits A weak core can leave you with a range of potential problems, including lower back pain, poor posture, and balance issues. That’s because your core muscles play a crucial role in spinal alignment and stability, which are not only important for running, but also functional movements, like carrying groceries and kids around.
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