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Archives for May 2012

Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda – Part 2

by Melissa Koerner May 9th, 2012| Nutrition
Last month, Melissa discussed two important reasons not to drink soda, high fructose corn syrup and caramel coloring. Read on to learn three more reasons to avoid this unhealthy drink.

Reason #3: Phosphoric Acid

Phosphoric acid is a flavor additive used to give sodas their tangy, sharp flavor.  It’s an acidify

Upper Body Stretches

by Jessica B. May 8th, 2012| Strength Training, Upper Body
An important part of any workout routine is a good stretch afterwards. Many studies show that stretching after a workout accelerates muscle growth, and it also increases the rate of recovery. Not to mention, a good stretch just feels great. Here are a few straightforward stretches you should be

Just Running with It

by Angela Yorke May 7th, 2012| Family Fitness
Parents are usually a major influence on the fitness activity in which a child expresses interest. Running is relatively easy to start with, the most significant expense being a good pair of shoes.

Naturally, any responsible parent would be wary of overexertion. As with adult newcomers to any activity, children

Best Cities for Walking

by Bea May 3rd, 2012| Walking
It is hard to get your daily fitness routine in if you live in a place that does not motivate you to get outside. Coming from personal experience, I know that I do not like to get my workout in in an area where I constantly have to pay

Four Moves for a Firmer Butt and Stronger Core

by Melissa Koerner May 2nd, 2012| Fitness Expert
If you’re limited on time, and you don’t have access to a gym, here are four simple compound moves that you can do right at home.

All you need is a resistance band, stability ball, and medicine ball or free weight. Make sure that you invest in quality equipment to

Running in Place – If You Have to

by Jessica B. May 1st, 2012| Running
Some days end up like today, I had every intention to go to the gym, but it just didn’t happen. My kid got sent home sick from school. I had a pile of work to fight through. There wasn’t a free hour in the day to get out of

All health and fitness information is provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.