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Andrew Heffernan, CSCS, GCFP is a fitness coach, Feldenkrais practitioner, and an award-winning health and fitness writer. His work appears regularly in Men's Health and Experience Life. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. Learn more at andrewheffernan.com.

Andrew Heffernan, CSCS, GCFP is a fitness coach, Feldenkrais practitioner, and an award-winning health and fitness writer. His work appears regularly in Men's Health and Experience Life. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. Learn more at andrewheffernan.com.

Articles by Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP

Wave Goodbye to Underarm Fat With These 3 Steps

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Wave Goodbye to Underarm Fat With These 3 Steps

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; September 15, 2023

Fat is an equal opportunity squatter. It camps out just about anywhere: on the belly and lower back on the hips, butt, and thighs on...

Muscles 101: Fast Twitch vs. Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers

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Muscles 101: Fast Twitch vs. Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; March 9, 2023

Ever wonder why some people seem to get bigger and stronger with minimal effort, while others lift like maniacs and progress much more slowly? Among many possible explanations...

What Effect Does Exercise Have on The Nervous System?

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What Effect Does Exercise Have on The Nervous System?

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; August 19, 2022

Health and medical experts love to talk about the granular effects of exercise: improved muscle tone, a stronger heart and lungs, and healthier joints. But...

How to Master the Plank Push-Up

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How to Master the Plank Push-Up

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; March 17, 2023

It’s hard to think of a better exercise than the push-up. You can do it virtually anywhere. You can make it harder or easier with a simple...

How to Do the Stability Ball Rollout With Perfect Form

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How to Do the Stability Ball Rollout With Perfect Form

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; March 16, 2023

Like the muscle-up, the pistol squat, or the one-arm pushup, the ab-wheel rollout is a “bragging rights” move — as much a movement you perform...

How to Do the Pallof Press for Functional Core Strength

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How to Do the Pallof Press for Functional Core Strength

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; August 14, 2023

The Pallof press is an easy move to screw up. At first glance, it looks like a chest-builder, a shoulder move, even a mobility drill. In fact,...

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