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Archives for July 2012

Strength Training for Children

by Angela Yorke July 10th, 2012| Strength Training
Children are sometimes considered small people, i.e., adults in miniature, although this concept should not be applied uniformly across the board, such as when strength training is involved; however, children can carry out strength training.

Timing is the foremost question regarding when it is appropriate to introduce strength training. Most

A Runner’s Etiquette

by Mackenzie M. July 9th, 2012| Running
On this site, we often write tips for running faster, tips on wearing the right clothing, and tips on how to stretch correctly; however, there is one aspect of running that is very important for even the most amateur participant to be aware of. Whether it seems obvious at

Rock Climbing

by Jessica B. July 5th, 2012| Strength Training
If you are looking for a fun way to build your upper body strength, rock climbing can be a great addition to your workout. Here are a few tips to get started with rock climbing wherever you live. You don’t need a lot of gear to start, just look

Guilt-Free Sweet Treats – Part 1

by Melissa Koerner July 4th, 2012| Nutrition
This is the first in a two part series on guilt-free desserts.  Check back for more delicious recipes!

Every now and then I like to indulge in something sweet, but I don't like to eat your typical store bought desserts; they are loaded with sugar and other chemicals I just

Couch to 5K – Training on Vacation

by Jessica B. July 3rd, 2012| Cardio
It’s summer, and I am semi-officially on vacation. I am still doing a bit of work remotely, but I have a few weeks off from my day job and have decided to travel, ant take a bit of a road trip to visit family and enjoy the summer. I’ve

Hiking with Children

by Angela Yorke July 2nd, 2012| Family Fitness
If you’re thinking about physical activities that would be suitable for the family, you can go on hikes with young children with relative ease - as long as you plan properly for it. The main thing to remember when bringing children on a hike is to not expect to

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