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Children's-Fitness-Expert

Children and High School Athletics

by Tom Seman MD FAAP July 23rd, 2014| Children's, Fitness Expert


 

We have seen the child grow from a child who was little more than a toddler and has grown to finish middle school. Now ready to try his hand at high school sports the teenager has to prove himself not only
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New Ladies Workout Accessories

by Kimberly Hays July 22nd, 2014| Accessories, Exercise Wear
Workout wear has come a long way since the days of sweat pants and t-shirts, even for women. There are also a lot more choices in colors and designs that are being offered every month as opposed to a once a year line being released. These accessories are both
Senior-Fitness-Expert

Smoothie Sailing

by Joan Jacobsen July 16th, 2014| Fitness Expert, Senior
Yogurt is a big part of my eating healthy regime and since Greek yogurt became all the rage in the past few years I have jumped on the bandwagon and have tried to incorporate it into my daily menu planning.

Sometimes I will simply eat a container, and at other
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Try a Squat Rack For a Full Body Workout

by Marnie Bii July 15th, 2014| Accessories, Exercise Equipment
If you want a full body workout, think about adding squats to your regular routine. Squats activate muscles in the legs, arms, back, shoulders and butt to sculpt your frame from head to toe. However, unless you have a good gym membership, you'll need to invest in a sturdy
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Fun Vacation Cardio Workouts

by Jessica B. July 10th, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
It can be tricky keeping up your exercise routine while you are on vacation, but don’t give up hope. There are a ton of really easy exercises you can do no matter where you are. Here are some of my favorite rather portable workouts. Make sure you talk to
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Summer Fitness Advice for Beginners

by Editorial Team July 9th, 2014| Fitness Expert
Summer is here; the season which inspires many to workout.  However, if summer has arrived and you aren't in what you deem to be perfect a bathing suit body, you may be feeling frustrated.  Don't look at the arrival of summer as a disappointment, rather see it as a
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The Withings WiFi Body Scale

by Kimberly Hays July 8th, 2014| Accessories, Technology
If you are really serious about losing weight and want to take advantage of every weight variation possible, you will love the Wi-Fi Body Scale by Withings. It has position control abilities to help you be certain that you are getting exact weighing. You will get visual feedback on
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Exercise Programs for the Elderly

by Dean Heller MD July 2nd, 2014| Fitness Expert, Medical
Q: My grandmother lives in a facility with older people, but she is still in pretty good shape. I told her that she should have them start an exercise program there.  What would you recommend for them?

A: There is a growing movement to help older people exercise using technology. 
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From Point to Point: Exploring Weight Watchers

by Marnie Bii July 1st, 2014| Accessories, Diet Plans
If you find calorie tracking tedious and time consuming, consider trying out a points-based system, like Weight Watchers, instead. All of your shopping lists and meal plans are laid out with this innovative diet plan. In addition, this plan frees you from calculating each individual ingredient in a calorie
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Work Your Back while Breaking on Your Job

by Joe Lawrence June 30th, 2014| Strength Training, Upper Body
It would be great if we could work out on the job. To be able to combine fitness with our daily duties would be a great way to multi-task. Well, we can.

Honestly, exercise is the last thing I want to think about today. I just finished shoveling and spreading
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Get In Condition: Exploring Pull Up Variations

by Marnie Bii June 26th, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
Are you looking for a way to incorporate back strengthening activities into your calorie-burning cardio workouts? Well, look no further. You can set up a full pull-up regimen that takes care of both these goals in one fulfilling workout.

There are many different pull up types to try that target
Children's-Fitness-Expert

Children and Sports Injuries

by Tom Seman MD FAAP June 25th, 2014| Children's, Fitness Expert
Last month we left off with your child getting through the early years of sports and activities. Growing older, the child has been working hard at developing skills and understanding the game, not just the rules of the game. Last month's child was a boy between the ages

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