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Stephanie Mansour

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Stephanie Mansour is a nationally recognized health and fitness expert. In her column, “Exercise Well,” she shows you her fitness tips.

Health and fitness expert Stephanie Mansour demonstrates a squat with alternate high kick which is part of her “trifecta” workout for a well-rounded bottom.

Exercise Well

A trio of workouts to help you achieve well-toned glutes

While you may already be doing regular squats and lunges, a well-rounded glute routine will lead quite literally to a well-rounded bottom.

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Health and fitness expert Stephanie Mansour demonstrates the ending position of a bicep curl using a cable machine at HiFi Fitness at 820 N Orleans.

Exercise Well

The cable machine is a great tool for working the biceps and triceps

Using the cable machine is like using resistance bands as opposed to free weights. With cables and bands, the resistance stays with you throughout the entire movement of the exercise.

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Stephanie Mansour demonstrates the starting pose of a cable chest fly at HiFi Fitness at 820 N Orleans.

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Work out your back and chest on the cable machine

You can use the cables to work your entire body, but today we are going to focus on the chest and back. These muscles work on opposition of each other, and it’s important to strengthen both.

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Health and fitness expert Stephanie Mansour is photographed mid-stride on a treadmill at HiFi Fitness at 820 N. Orleans.

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Treadmill basics — step by step tips to get the most out of your workout

Walk on a treadmill to create a more structured workout than just taking a walk.

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Health and fitness expert Stephanie Mansour demonstrates a roll down into spine stretch using a Pilates ring.

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How to use a Pilates ring effectively in your next workout

There are so many uses for the ring to encourage proper form and to make exercises more intense.

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Health and fitness expert Stephanie Mansour throws a jab during kickboxing exercises. | Brian Ernst/Sun-Times

Exercise Well

Basic kickboxing moves can rev up your workouts

Kickboxing is a great cardio and strength-training workout that can be done a few times a week.

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Health and fitness expert Stephanie Mansour demonstrates a Superman/Superwoman back stretch.

Exercise Well

Strengthen your back with these exercises — even if you’re on the couch

Improving your back strength can help reduce back pain, shoulder pain, and also improve posture.

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Stephanie Mansour demonstrates a side plank with side leg lift: With both hands on the ground, turn to the left and then lift the left arm up towards the ceiling. Repeat the same thing on the other side side.

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Plank position a great starting point to work the waist, core

Holding a plank and then performing exercises is a great overall mid-section workout that targets the front of the core, sides of the waist and low back.

By Stephanie Mansour

Exercise Well

Jumping rope more than a game — it’s a great workout

Your heels should not touch the ground when you’re jumping rope for maximum workout effectiveness.

By Stephanie Mansour