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The Benefits of Competitive Swimming

Being part of a competitive swim team offers many benefits to a child. A swim team program provides a great sense of community. Most programs encourage children to develop and grow up in the sport; ...
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Top 5 Desk Mobility Routines to Reduce Pain and Move Better

Spending all day at a desk can leave you feeling stiff and sore. Between the back pain, tight hips, and neck tension, it’s easy to feel like your body is slowly turning into a chair. ...
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Small Habits, Big Results: 10 Micro-Wellness Changes That Add Up Over Time

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of transforming your health, you’re not alone. Most of the research out there promotes that lasting change comes from small, consistent actions—not all-or-nothing overhauls. No matter if ...
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Why Swimming is One of the Most Important Things a Child Should Learn

May is national water safety month and the perfect time to talk about children being safe around the water this summer. Water covers over 70% of the world. We are surrounded by water, so learning ...
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Exercise for Weight Loss: The Sustainable Approach That Works

Weight loss remains one of the most common health goals in the United States — and it’s no wonder. According to the CDC, more than 73% of adults in the U.S. are considered overweight or ...
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Beyond the Burn: Why Your Mind and Body Need Regular Exercise

Taking an hour out of a day that is already filled to the brim to work out seems like it adds responsibility to an already full 24-hour roster. But what if that hour spent working ...
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National Walking Day: Celebrating the Benefits of Walking

There’s no doubt that walking is an important part of everyday life. Our feet carry us at a comfortable pace between tasks and destinations, achieving at least a few thousand steps every week just completing ...
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February is Heart Month: 10 Tips for Heart Health

February is Heart Month, reminding us to prioritize our cardiovascular health. Healthline emphasizes that while genetics play a role, our lifestyle choices have a significant impact on heart health. Here are 10 steps you can ...
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Live with More Romance: Healthy Valentine’s Day Ideas for Couples

Valentine’s Day is coming up, so it’s time to focus on the special bond that you and your partner share. When most people think about Valentine’s Day, they probably think of candlelit dinners at a ...
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The Gym: Your Third Space

Work. Home. Work. Repeat. Algorithms, new online platforms, gaming devices, work from home, the weather? What keeps the cycle of work to home to work on repeat? The sociologist Roy Oldenburg created the term “Third ...
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It’s Not About Resolutions, It’s About Decisions

Here we are the start of another New Year. The clock resets and we hear the fireworks, with tons of people shouting, “This is going to be my year!” And look, I don’t want to ...
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Prioritizing Your Health During the Holidays

We all love the holidays! Time with friends and family, decorating our house in celebration of our traditions, and the parties…well maybe for some of us that’s not as exciting. Our health and fitness are ...
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