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Working out with PMOS

There’s a new name for a condition affecting one in eight women: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has been renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome in hopes to better diagnose women experiencing symptoms of weight gain/difficulty losing ...
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Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is Misleading (And What to Do Instead)

For a long time, I believed in the idea that if it didn’t hurt, it didn’t work. That mindset was reinforced during my years in the military. You get used to pushing through fatigue, soreness, ...
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Gym Anxiety and How to Beat It

One of the biggest reasons people avoid the gym isn’t laziness—it’s anxiety. Feeling like: • “Everyone is watching me” • “I don’t know what I’m doing” • “I’m not in shape enough to be here” ...
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What is a Workout?

The saying “Age is just a number” means a lot to different people.  Some people say it to motivate themselves to push harder, others say it to comfort themselves when thinking about how old they ...
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You’re Probably Not Lazy

I hear it almost every time I meet with a new client who has been struggling to adhere to a new fitness routine—“I should be getting in here more often, but I think the problem ...
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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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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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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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Winter Workouts: Staying Active While It’s Freezing Outside

Cold weather can make it tempting to stay at home, curled up in your Snuggy while binge watching the newest thing on TV. Indoor workouts can be your best friend if you don’t want to ...
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Staying Healthy and Fit During the Holiday Travel Season

Thanksgiving has come and gone but the busy travel season is far from over. Whether you’re a McCallister who leaves home during the holidays (sans Kevin), or you’re a Griswold who ends up hosting out ...
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The Power of a Gym Partner (Because Han Wasn’t Really Solo)

When most people think about going to the gym, some picture people with headphones in, head down, and simply moving the reps alone. What If you could make your workouts a bit more fun and/or ...
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