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Let’s Get Physical (Virtually): Desk Workout
I admit it, my motivation is basically zero at the moment. All I want to do is open presents and eat pie. I don’t have time to be caring about working out. But at the ...
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Holiday Party Survival Guide
With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season is now in full swing. As we plan to celebrate with friends and family in person this year, parties filled with decadent foods and beverages can be a ...
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Keeping Up With Workouts While Traveling For The Holidays
During the holiday season, many of us tend to take a plane or have a road trip in order to see family members. Staying in a different environment may pose a challenge in keeping up ...
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Balancing A Healthy Diet With Holiday Food
The holiday season is known as a difficult time for those trying to begin or maintain a diet. It does not have to be this way. Using the strategies outlined here, you will be able ...
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Top 3 Reasons Boxing Should be Part of Your Workout Routine
As an exercise, boxing is gaining popularity. People who box for fitness frequently use a punching bag to avoid physical contact that might cause concussions and other injuries. And this type of workout has many ...
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Healthy Holiday Sides
Healthy eating can be challenging, especially during the holiday season. Lots of heavy food, alcohol, desserts; throw in some family drama, and it is the perfect recipe for overindulging and making meal choices you might ...
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Let’s Get Physical (Virtually): Pilates
Dying to get outside and soak up the last bit of non-freezing weather? Try a 30-minute Beginner Pilates class with Kimm Kerr! You can learn this cute new stretch called puppy pose, which of course ...
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5 Beneficial Exercises for Active Agers
Our bodies will never stop needing exercise. Everyone knows you either use it or you lose it. Many benefits include helping with flexibility, posture, joint mobility, maintaining and building muscle mass and keeping us heart ...
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Burpees: The Swiss Army Knife of Exercises
Looking for a heart-pumping, sweat-inducing, full-body exercise that will tone you from the inside out? The notorious burpee is an all-in-one, time-effective exercise that boosts cardiorespiratory health, lowers blood pressure, and challenges the entire body. ...
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Autumn Anxiety
It seems that out of nowhere, we woke up to chilly mornings, football-packed Sundays, Halloween candy galore, and pumpkin-spiced everything. Although many of us long for the crisp weather, turning leaves, and excuse to curl ...
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Let’s Get Physical (Virtually): Core
Core?! Who ever thought that could be its OWN, separate class? Apparently, it is. And you know what else? It’s great!
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The Whole-Body Benefits Of Barre: Exercise Incorporating Ballet, Yoga & Pilates
Finding the time and energy to sneak a workout into our busy, daily schedules can feel daunting at the best of times. However, that doesn’t have to mean that it’s impossible. Finding fun, new exercise ...
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