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Where are the Core Muscles?
No matter what your fitness goals are, you’ll hear a lot about the “core.” Personal trainers advise core-strengthening exercises, and articles in fitness magazines come out with a new “core”… Continue reading
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Controlling Portion Sizes
Over the last twenty years, the American diet has changed dramatically both in terms of the quantity and quality of our food intake. In 1970, Americans took in an average… Continue reading
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Pumpkin spice sounds healthy, But is it?
A fan favorite, Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte has become a signature part of the Fall — scrolling through Instagram is proof! For 10 years, the “espresso blended with the unmistakable… Continue reading
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Why You Should Strength Train
Most of us know that strength training (with free weights, weight machines, or resistance bands) can help build and maintain muscle mass and strength. What many of us don’t know… Continue reading
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Healthy Food Swaps
Think you eat well? The truth is, most of us could do a lot better. Some 87% of American adults fall short on the recommended intake of veggies, according to… Continue reading
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The Scales Friend or Enemy?
Weight fluctuation varies from person to person. A quick glance at any weight loss forum will show people fluctuating 2 to 4 lbs. per day all the way up to… Continue reading
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Fitness Trackers, Are they Accurate?
A fitness tracker, also known as an activity tracker, is a wearable device that monitors the wearer’s level of fitness activity. Most exercise tracking devices are worn around the wrist… Continue reading
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Beets the New Superfood?
Love them or hate them, beets are earning a second look. Body builders and endurance athletes are downing juice shots to boost performance. Chefs are stirring purées into antioxidant-rich chocolate… Continue reading
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Eating Before and After a Workout.
Eating and exercise go hand in hand. When and what you eat can be important to how you feel when you exercise, whether it’s a casual workout or training for… Continue reading
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Don’t Drink Your Calories
Calories that sneak in through beverages are usually forgotten. This is especially true when we are talking about alcoholic or sugary drinks, including fruit juices and soda. These drinks… Continue reading