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Nutrition in Menopause
With the onset of menopause, there is an increase in the risks of obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Improving dietary habits and overall lifestyle behaviors has been proven to drastically decrease the prevalence ...
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Five Tips to Get Ready for Summer
We are less than twelve weeks away from summer– that’s just under three months. Many people see the first day of summer as a deadline to have increased their fitness, dropped body fat, and/or gained ...
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5 Lacrosse or Tennis Ball Moves to Release Trigger Points
Myofascial release is that activity that you know you should do every day after a workout. It’s a safe, non-invasive manual therapy focusing on reducing pain and restoring mobility by releasing tension in the fascia, ...
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Fueling for HYROX
If HYROX is one of your first endurance competitions, you might not know how to properly fuel leading up to your race. In this blog post, I’ll go over a general plan of how to ...
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Merritt Clubs vs. LA Fitness: Which Baltimore gym fits your lifestyle?
Choosing the right gym in Baltimore is about more than finding treadmills and weight racks — it’s about finding a fitness community that fits your lifestyle, goals, preferences, and schedule. Two of the most recognized ...
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If Your Knees Make Noise When You Squat, This Post is About You
Don’t worry, my knees do too, you’re safe here. Us Rice-Krispy-knee-havers have to look out for each other; when it comes to this extra snowy weather we have been bestowed, we cannot be slinging a ...
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Why Every Young Athlete Should Partake in Sports Performance Training
What separates the average athlete from the elite athletes? It isn’t always about talent or genetics or how hard you go during practice and games- it’s about how you train outside of practice. What is ...
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How to Stay Motivated to Work Out
At the start of the new year, many were determined to hit the gym more. But most do not stick with their goals. The average length of time people keep it up is 3.74 months, ...
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Does Your Phone Negatively Impact Your Workout? What Science Says
Let’s be honest, phones are everywhere. We use it for just about everything you can think of. Including the gym. Tracking sets, listening to music, answer a text, or scrolling through social media in between ...
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Maximizing Your Gym Gains with a Whole Foods Diet
Most fitness goers know that you can’t outwork an unhealthy diet. Even if you stay within the range of calories required for you to achieve your fitness goals, a diet devoid of whole, natural foods ...
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Merritt Clubs vs. Coppermine Fitness: Which Baltimore Gym Is Right for You?
If you’re searching for the right gym in the Baltimore area, you’ve likely come across two well-known local options: Merritt Clubs and Coppermine Fitness. Both are Maryland-based organizations with strong reputations, loyal members, and a ...
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Shoveling Snow: A Sneaky Full-Body Workout
Do it wrong and your back files a complaint. Do it right and you survive winter like a champ. Here are 5 fitness-smart shoveling tips to keep members safe and moving well: 1️⃣ Warm up first ...
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