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Diary of a Fitness Newbie: The Sweat Drops Down My Legs
Hot Yoga. It’s pretty hot, I gotta say. I have been dying to try this, especially because my regular Yoga instructor, Abir, who teaches at Buckingham, always says your muscles need to be warm to ...
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Three Competitive Swimming Opportunities Through Merritt Clubs
For some people, swimming has been a part of their lives from a young age. For other people, while they want to be a good swimmer, they only have a little swimming experience. Luckily, at ...
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Back in the Workout Saddle
Remember me? I’m back. I was so excited with my Tribe workouts a few months ago. I have to admit, my job got very busy and I haven’t been going to the gym regularly. The New Year ...
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Diary of a Fitness Newbie: Drop it Like it’s Hot
Boot Camp. That was my next challenge. I’ve never been into weight lifting, or really anything that required a lot of effort. I was strictly an elliptical person who dabbled maybe with three weight machines afterwards.
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6 Tips to Prep Your Child for Swim Lessons
Spring is in the air, and parents are beginning to think about getting their little ones registered for swim lessons. Some children are fearless when it comes to the water, but others are a little ...
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How to Encourage Your Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables
While kids should be eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, all too often getting them to consume healthy foods can be a chore. But it’s important: obesity is the #1 childhood health problem in ...
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3 Ways to Get the Inspiration You Need to go Running
Are you in a bit of a rut when it comes to regular fitness and running? If you just can’t seem to find the inspiration to do your daily workout, try these three simple tricks. ...
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Diary of a Fitness Newbie: Turn Down For What?
This is a continuing blog series written by Merritt Clubs graphic designer Leslie Warren about her journey back into fitness. For the previous entry in this series, click here. I’m back!! If Yoga didn’t scare me, BODYFLOW ...
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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Kids – Try This Counterintuitive Plan for Snacking and Desserts
As you strive to make yours a healthy family while balancing the stresses of a hectic work schedule, especially if you have teenagers, consider instituting this proven–albeit counterintuitive–policy of carte blanche snacking and “dessert” following each ...
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Different Programs for Senior Fitness
Physical activity is essential for seniors. Exercise improves circulation, strengthens muscles needed for support, increases balance and encourages flexibility. Regular activity is also beneficial for mental health as it improves mood and can sharpen brain ...
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3 Delicious Healthy Recipes You Must Try
Eating healthy can be difficult. Sometimes healthy food doesn’t taste as good as junk food, no matter how much we want it to. But here are some healthy recipes that you might just love anyway.
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Diary of a Fitness Newbie: Who Run The World? (Girls)
This is a continuing blog series written by our own Leslie Warren about her journey back into fitness. For the previous entry in this series, click here.
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