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Obesity and Heart Disease
April 18, 2013 |
According to the American Heart Association, 130 million Americans are obese. Are you one of them? From preschoolers to middle aged men and women, obesity has become more of a problem than ever before, not only for your waistline but as the number one factor contributing to heart disease. Don’t be a statistic. Become educated […]
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Why Your Personal Trainer Is Important To Your Fitness Success
April 16, 2013 |
Ultimately your fitness success is directly correlated to how hard and how often you work out. Your diet also plays a major role in reaching fitness goals. Generally speaking, each person possesses different methods of motivation. These are the same in the fitness world, the corporate world, or the sports world. If you have set […]
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Tracking Your Fitness Progress
April 16, 2013 |
Whatever your fitness regimen consists of, whether you are resistance training or cardio training, tracking your fitness progress is essential to monitor your improvements and ensure you are focused on achieving your goals. You don’t have to write down every weight, rep, or resistance you increase, but it is recommended. It is possible to remember […]
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Being fit and being healthy are not the same- Committing to a Lifestyle
April 12, 2013 |
Too many people think that being healthy means eating right OR working out – however, it’s quite the contrary. While you can eat healthy and not workout, or vice versa, true health comes from a mix of the two. Building a healthy routine will help you ease into a truly healthy lifestyle for lifelong wellbeing […]
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Active Kids Now, Less Likely for Broken Bones Later
April 11, 2013 |
Despite the initial excitement of getting and decorating your cast, there is nothing fun about a broken bone. In fact, millions were reminded how painful a broken bone can be after the horrific double fracture suffered by Kevin Ware in the Louisville-Duke match up. The break was so gruesome, even those that don’t consider themselves […]
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Kick Your Sugar Addiction With These Yoga Poses
April 8, 2013 |
Sugar – it’s one of the worst addictions you can face, and up there with drugs, alcohol, and even gambling. But it’s just sugar, right? You can kick it. Can’t you? Most people can’t, or at least not right away and not without the assistance of some help. Learn how to detox and kick your […]
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Why consider a personal trainer?
April 5, 2013 |
Especially with fitness the old adage, two heads are better than one, holds true. No matter your fitness level, working with a personal trainer offers several benefits that help turn your training plan into measurable progress. Probably the biggest deterrents for many of us considering a personal trainer are cost and fitness level. It should […]
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Fitness Motivations From Movies
April 4, 2013 |
Movies often offer great inspiration. They remain a tremendous temporary escape from reality and take us to a place of immense imagination. When a movie moves you, it is rarely forgotten and the lasting impression can be good motivation to either be more confident, more inspiring, or more heroic. Throughout the years there has been […]
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Ice Cream with Protein?
April 3, 2013 |
Unfortunately, you won’t be finding any of this stuff in your local supermarket, but it is possible to get your healthy with your sweet. Sometimes called “protein fluff” protein ice cream is a sweet treat you can make at home to both enjoy dessert and recover from your workout. But before you reach for the […]
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Introduce your child to fitness
April 2, 2013 |
We’ve all heard it in media stories and maybe seen it in our own lives. Technological advances and safety concerns have conspired to create sedentary kids. For many of today’s young people, outdoor play holds little appeal against the glittery pull of video and computer games. Add to that the worries associated with stranger danger […]
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