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Fitness Goals: Tips to Stay on Track for New Years
As we move into December, following workout and weight loss goals becomes a difficult task. Not only has the temperature turned for those of us in cold-weather states – encouraging… Continue reading
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Should You Exercise with Sore Muscles?
The answer to this question depends on the severity of muscle soreness, which can range from slight tenderness to debilitating pain. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) happens 1 -2 days… Continue reading
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Aging and Exercise
There are many reasons why we tend to slow down and become more sedentary with age. It may be due to health problems, weight or pain issues, or worries about… Continue reading
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What is the Purpose of Foam Rolling?
Foam rolling smooths and lengthens your muscles and breaks up adhesions and scar tissue. Another benefit is that it helps your muscles relax by activating the sensory receptors connecting your… Continue reading
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Healthier Foods are Not Always Low in Calories
It’s all about moderation, even healthy foods have their limit. Check these healthier foods that have more calories than you might expect. QUINOA: While we love quinoa as a tasty… Continue reading
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Eating More Vegetables
Research links diets rich in fruits and vegetables with a lower risk for heart disease, but The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that most Americans eat less… Continue reading
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Burn 1000 Calories in 60 minutes – Fact or Fiction ?
You’ve seen the claim attached to the newest big box gym, running clubs, kickboxing ,cycling or boxing—and that’s just in the first two pages of a Google search. Burning 1,000… Continue reading
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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