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Promoting Fitness at Work

by Editorial Team April 25th, 2014| Special Interest Section
Promoting fitness at work can be highly beneficial for your business, as well as the health of your employees. Studies have shown that employees who are fit and healthy as a result of regular exercise have a lower incidence of staying at home due to illness, and demonstrate
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Summer Cardio Workout at the Track

by Joe Lawrence April 24th, 2014| Cardio, Outdoor
Cardio is without a doubt the most important aspect of any fitness routine and the one thing everyone should do, regardless of age. Your heart health is extremely important. There are some other perks to cardio too. The one we care about today is the fat burning, calorie deleting
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Cycling vs. Running

by Editorial Team April 24th, 2014| Special Interest Section
Sometimes it’s hard to know the best way to get fit. The answer isn’t a simple one, as it depends on the type of fitness and the fitness benefits you want to achieve. Two of the most popular forms of exercise are running and biking, so below is a
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When a Child Should Start a Fitness Routine

by Tom Seman MD FAAP April 23rd, 2014| Fitness Expert, Medical
I am frequently asked about child health and fitness by parents during a child's physical exam. The most common question is when the child should get into a fitness routine. The answer is, earlier than you think. As soon as the child is moving around, the parents should be
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Essential Beginner Triathlon Gear: The Must-Haves

by Editorial Team April 23rd, 2014| Special Interest Section
Many people harbour the opinion that triathlon is some bizarre form of self-torture practiced by endurance junkies who enjoy feeling pain. But a strange thing is happening; triathlon is becoming almost mainstream. Over the last few years, increasing numbers of average men and women have participated in their first
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The Smartphone Diet

by Bea April 22nd, 2014| Accessories, Exercise Equipment
It can be hard to consistently maintain a weight loss plan. Many people achieve their goals by doing the program with friends, by taking notes, or some other method. Recently, using a smartphone to monitor weight-loss and exercise has become more and more popular.

When using your smartphone to help
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Three Round Summer Circuit Training

by Joe Lawrence April 21st, 2014| Strength Training
Summer is getting closer. The time for bulking up the muscle mass has come to an end for the season. It is now time to get shed some fat and show off those muscles while strolling along the beach.

This week I will give you a 30 minute workout we
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Reduce Your Stress Levels

by Kimberly Hays April 18th, 2014| Mind & Body
Stress can drain you mentally, and it can also be the cause of serious illnesses. It is important to get regular exercise, which will help to lower high stress levels, but there are other things you can do in addition to this. When stressed, stop what you are doing
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Beachbody Insanity

by Jessica B. April 17th, 2014| Cardio
If you are looking for a quick and easy fix, keep looking. But if you are looking for a quick fix, this may be the answer for you. Insanity is not an easy workout, and if you are a beginner, expect to feel the pain, but for a fast
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Getting Back on Track

by Joan Jacobsen April 16th, 2014| Fitness Expert, Senior
When I was recently asked to return to my former role as "Senior Fitness Expert" at My Fitness Tunes, I was reluctant to sign on again. Since I have ceased writing for Peku those eighteen months ago, I've gained quite a bit of the sixty pounds that I had
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The Insanity Workout

by Kimberly Hays April 15th, 2014| Accessories, DVD Workout
The Insanity Workout is so intense it is being called “the world's most insanely tough workout” that promises that in only 60 days, you will have the physical results of one year of workouts! It is a 45 minute DVD that will help you shed pounds quickly, and gain
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Look Great for Summer

by Joe Lawrence April 14th, 2014| Strength Training
With the summer just around the corner, this is the time to step up the pace and get your beach body. With roughly eight weeks to go, it is perfect timing to start a workout aimed at toning your machine.

Many of us are still holding onto those holiday pounds

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