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Rolling in the Deep

As a frequent (or not-so-frequent) gym goer, you know the drill: get to the club, do whatever workout you have scheduled for that day, and get out. Great. Next. Move on and do it all ...
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Let’s Zumba for ALS

It’s that time of year…our #Zumbathon4ALS is back and better than ever! We’ve been posting information about our Zumbathon for a while now. It will be a great evening…the Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders will be there, Ravens ...
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Trainer Q&A: Just Keep Moving

It is no secret that exercise is an integral part of a healthy life. But what happens when we get older and our bodies age, and being sedentary looks a lot more appealing? Why do ...
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Sleeping Beauty

Are you getting enough sleep? Make sure you’re getting enough shut-eye with all the summer events starting up! Learn how to slow down at the end of the day, fall asleep sooner and feel more ...
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Challenge Accepted: Namaste All Day

Last month was stressful… Who am I kidding, every day is stressful. So I spent a week trying to relax.
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Stick Around for the Stretch

You have just enough time in your busy schedule for a quick workout, and you manage to get to the gym in time for your favorite group fitness class. Class is just about to end ...
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Finding Peace Through Boxing

Boxing is often times associated with violence, but when I was introduced to the sport it brought me more peace than anything ever had before. I had to stop and ask myself, why? Why is ...
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Stop Stressing

Time to put a little balance back in your life. April is Stress Awareness Month and we are focusing on helping you relieve some stress through yoga, meditation, acupuncture and massage. Stress is based in ...
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Challenge Accepted: Is That Even Food?

I really went for it this month and did the Whole30 diet. Yes, this diet is very expensive. I spent about 3 times more on food this month than normal, and I usually eat fairly ...
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Quiet Your Mind, Free Your Body

There are a lot of fitness trends out there. Have you tried the Star Wars workout, Karaoke Spin or Hula Hooping? What about circus workouts, wearing a high-altitude elevation training mask or crunning (running combined ...
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Trainer Q&A: Corrective Exercise and Movement Patterns

You enter the gym, choose a machine, set the weight, and do your thing. Lather, rinse, repeat.  And then you stop and wonder, “Have I been working out properly? Am I moving my body the right ...
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Real Food for Thought

N-U-T-R-I-T-I-O-N time! Time to focus on what you put in your body. March is National Nutrition Month and we are here to help you build a better game plan for your kitchen. Learn about the ...
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