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Breathe, Breathe in the Air

by James Maynard April 11th, 2014| Mind & Body
Breathing during exercise may seem simple. After all, we breathe all of our lives, and usually don't even think about it. But, during a workout, proper breathing techniques are vital to ensure an adequate amount of oxygen comes into your body, and waste gases are expelled.

Holding a breath during
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Get Ready for Summer Cardio

by Jessica B. April 10th, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
Beach season is inching its way closer and that means time to get ready to squeeze in to your bathing suit again. This year I am preparing intensively because I still have some of the last pregnancy pounds to lose, and so to help burn those last few inches,
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It Just Is

by Denise Druce April 9th, 2014| Fitness Expert, Yoga
For Just This Moment, Accept What Is.  Exactly.  As.  It.  Is.  This is the practice of Vipassana.  Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was rediscovered by Buddha more than 2500 years
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Nutrition Bars

by Bea April 8th, 2014| Accessories, Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks





When it comes to grabbing a snack that will supply you with energy to get you through a workout, you probably grab nutrition/energy bars. However, what you might not realize is that not all nutrition bars were created equal. In

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Healthy Diet, Unhealthy Weight?

by James Maynard April 4th, 2014| Mind & Body
Many women with healthy diets still struggle with weight issues. An unhealthy self-image causes many women to feel like they need to be thinner, even if they don't need to lose weight. For those with an unhealthy diet, it is often easy to adopt better eating and lifestyle habits
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Walking With Kids

by Bea April 3rd, 2014| Cardio, Walking
One of the hardest parts of my job as a ski instructor is getting five 3-5 year olds ready to go skiing. First, everyone has to go to the bathroom. Next, everyone needs to put their clothes on, and everyone has a particular way that their gloves fit on
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Exercising With Arthritis

by Dean Heller MD April 2nd, 2014| Medical
Q:  I am a 67 year old previously very active woman who has developed arthritis over the past 6 or 7 years.  I was an athlete when I was younger, and even in my 50's I was very active, and frequently ran in triathlons.  This arthritis has really kicked
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Alternatives to Dairy Milk in Your Diet

by Kimberly Hays April 1st, 2014| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
Many people are looking for an alternative to animal milk due to the hormones, a vegan diet, lactose intolerance, allergies, or the antibiotics found in most forms of dairy milk in the grocery stores. The alternatives, which are plant based, are all a little different in taste and texture,
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Can Hula-Hoops Strengthen the Core?

by Joe Lawrence March 31st, 2014| Core, Strength Training
I have heard this notion gaining some steam this year and recently my wife bought a weighted Hula-Hoop. Being the skeptic I am about faddish workouts and diets, I decided to do a little research. I mean, there are even fitness classes and workout videos centered around the Hula-Hoop.
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The Yoga Lifestyle

by James Maynard March 28th, 2014| Video
Yoga can be a small exercise routine, or it can become a who lifestyle, becoming a new aspect of your everyday life. Many people use the lessons they learn from yoga to help them cope with everyday stress, as well as providing toning and firming exercise, making you look
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Winter Cardio: Hibernation is Over

by Joe Lawrence March 27th, 2014| Cardio, Outdoor
It has been a long and cold winter. We have been cooped up in the house and looking longingly towards the outdoors hoping to step outside again. It is finally warming up a bit to where we can get some good ole vitamin D.

Nothing beats a good cardio workout
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Prerace Mistake: Water Overload

by Louise March 26th, 2014| Fitness Expert
Spring is around the corner and for many runners that means it is racing season! How should your prerace days differ from your regular run days? There are many myths associated with prerace preparation, and the majority of them are related to prerace nutrition. A big question mark for

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