• Strength Training Without Lifting Heavy Weights

    Lifting is an important component of any fitness programs. Benefits include improved bone density and body composition. Other reasons to weight train include improved insulin sensitivity, which means a lowered risk of type 2 diabetes, increased strength and lean muscle mass. All these positive outcomes can lead to greater confidence and better overall mental and […]

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  • Going Off to School: How to Avoid the Freshman 15

    Going away to college is one of the most exciting experiences of your life. There’s a whole new world waiting for you with people to meet, professors to learn from and life lessons you couldn’t experience elsewhere. Of course, there’s one little drawback waiting for you if you’re not careful—those pesky extra pounds that creep […]

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  • 5 Foods That Help You Maintain Your Energy!

    The food you eat is a powerful force in your health and happiness, whether you realize it or not. Watch your energy plummet after the initial sugar high from a mid-afternoon candy bar snack, or feel fatigued after a big hamburger and fries. Your food dictates your mood, so why not choose the healthiest, energy […]

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  • Love to exercise outside? What temps should you not do this in?

    Outdoor exercise has a number of advantages. It offers variety and view so you don’t get as bored as you would if you used the treadmill everyday. Also the fresh air and sunshine feel great. Sometimes the very reason you head outdoors – the weather – doesn’t cooperate. When should you stay in? Read on […]

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  • How to decide what exercise is best for your lifestyle

    One of the best ways to boost your chances of success with an exercise program is to choose an activity that fits your lifestyle. Lifestyle considerations include your schedule, budget and even where you live. Here are some things to consider when deciding what exercise is best for your lifestyle.   Health Concerns Your health […]

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  • Quick Exercises You Can Do Throughout the Day

    When was the last time you ‘accidentally’ skipped a workout due to your long, hectic, and stressful work day? Sometimes no matter how hard you try, heading to the gym for a full body workout just isn’t in the cards. When you can’t work out in the weight room, let the weight room come to […]

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  • Feeling Tense? Stretches to Relieve the Stress!

    Stress and stretching—does one exist when you don’t have the other? While stretching can’t always altogether eliminate your stress, it can definitely diminish it. Focus on a few downward facing dogs, and do a chest opener or two as part of your morning ritual. (Better yet, make it the last thing you do before tucking […]

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  • Got Back Issues? Best Exercises for Your Back Pain

    Whether you’ve suffered from a weak back your entire adult life, or you’re plagued from time to time with a sore one (after a hard day at the office), there’s nothing quite like back pain. From piercing to dull pain, it’s irritating, painful and stressful. Do you have back issues you want to resolve? Here’s […]

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  • Your Workouts Help Your Anxiety

    How long has it been since you’ve felt good—really, really good—as you go through your busy day full of responsibilities and deadlines? If you struggle with anxiety from time to time (or on a daily basis), you know the drill: your anxiety can paralyze you, and prevent you from living the healthiest, happiest life possible. […]

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  • Plyometric Training—For All You Runners Out There

    Plyometrics are explosive movements designed to activate your muscles fibers quickly and forecefully. This helps build muscle, which translates to increased speed, efficiency and energy in everyone, making this exercise style especially important for runners. “Like a pogo stick, your body can store energy from impact and then release it to propel your body forward. […]

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