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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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The Lowdown on Achieving Perfect Planks
Personal trainers at the best gyms are often quick to admit it. Man or woman cannot get fit with aerobics alone. There has to be some strength training involved, preferably routines that include isometric exercises. One ...
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New Year’s Resolutions and Habits
New Year’s is quickly fading away. As we sit here today, 8% of our year is already gone. Most people who set resolutions this year are scratching their heads, struggling or have already abandoned the goal.
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What a Personal Trainer Can Teach You
Have you ever thought about the value of a personal trainer? It is not uncommon for people to have a certain trepidation over someone standing over them, while they struggle to lose weight and get fit. ...
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Diary of a Fitness Newbie: I’m Bringing Sexy Back
Hello all! My name is Leslie and I am starting a blog! This blog, in fact. Until recently, my fitness experience consisted of hearing that it’s something that’s important. And, if I’m being honest, I’ve ...
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Breaking Out of the Comfort Zone with BODYPUMP
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
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