As a freelance writer, I spend a lot of my day sitting down. I also just turned thirty.  Those two things might not usually have anything to do with each other, but the other day I realized that both of them were working together to give me something that I have dreaded most of my life: a saggy backside.

As I am barely five feet tall, you can imagine how a large, saggy backside might be something of a blow for the ego, so I started searching for ways to keep from, well, spilling over the edges of...

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The sun beats down, the days are hot and humid, the air is sticky- yes, summer is here. So, how do you stay fit and active when all you want to do is stay in your house and dream about the cooler days of autumn? Here are five tips to help you remain active during the dog days of summer: 1. Start a little earlier. Before sunrise is the best time to walk, jog, run or shuffle. The cooler temperatures of night are still lingering, and your body is rested and ready for the day. Don't forget to stretch. 2....

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When we talk about getting fit or making sure that we are "in shape" many of us forget that the muscles in our backs need to be worked out and taken care of just as much as the muscles in our legs, arms, chest and abdomen. Many of us think that a good stretch and "lifting with the knees" is enough to keep our backs healthy. This lack of care is probably why people have back problems!

Here are two exercises you can do to work the muscles in your back:

1. Lie down on your side (either side...

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With the cost of gas constantly on the rise and obesity becoming a major concern with children today, try a different form of transportation: biking!

Biking is a great way to exercise, and it’s fun for the kids, too. While older children can enjoy the independence of riding their own bikes, younger children don’t need to be left out. A child who is old enough to sit on his own bike, but not quite ready to travel independently, might enjoy riding on a...

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