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Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights?

by Jason Brennan December 18th, 2013| Fitness Expert
Is it better to do cardio before or after lifting weights? I get asked this question a lot. The two most important things to consider are your fitness goals and how you like to work out. If you like your routine, it’s easier it is to stick with it.
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3 Holiday Stress Busters

by Denise Druce December 11th, 2013| Fitness Expert
The holidays are upon us, and so are soaring levels of stress, anxiety and depression. The happiest time of the year?  For many, not so much.  At the end of every semester, I ask my yoga students at the University where I teach to write a paper summarizing the
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The End of an XC Journey

by Louise November 27th, 2013| Fitness Expert
I was originally going to write an article reflecting on my last race of the year, DIII Cross Country Nationals, but realized it needed a bit of context for it to have much meaning. So here goes, 4 years in 400 or so words:

I opened up my collegiate (and
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Toning Lower Abs

by Jason Brennan November 20th, 2013| Fitness Expert
How to tone up the lower abs? Like toning any part of your body there are many factors that will influence how those abs will be looking next summer.  Millions of crunches alone won’t do it.

Most people who say they want to “tone up” mean that they want to reduce
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Get Your Body Back Friday

by Denise Druce November 13th, 2013| Fitness Expert
The average American will consume more than 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day alone, according to the Caloric Control Council. Many of us will struggle with the decision to either ‘burn the bird’ or ‘get the deal’ on Black Friday.

Here’s a quick and efficient way to burn maximum calories in
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The Health Benefits of Whey Protein

by Dr. Christopher Weaver November 6th, 2013| Fitness Expert
Whey protein is something that athletes and bodybuilders (in particular) have been using for decades to help with muscle growth and recovery. There is more and more evidence that adding whey protein to your diet can be of benefit to you, regardless your athletic goals.  I want to share some
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Portable Protein

by Louise October 23rd, 2013| Fitness Expert
You've probably heard that after a hard run or workout you should be looking to replenish your body with foods as soon as possible. You've probably also heard that the best foods are the ones that have the golden 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. For that reason, low
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De-Mystifying Yoga

by Denise Druce October 9th, 2013| Fitness Expert
My husband laughs at me and my evangelical approach to yoga.  If someone tells me at a dinner party that their arthritis is bothering them I ask if they've tried yoga.  If someone has back pain, ‘have you tried yoga?”  If they’re having marriage problems,
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Strength and Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes

by Dr. Christopher Weaver October 3rd, 2013| Fitness Expert
One area of debate that relates to sports training is whether or not resistance training is beneficial for endurance athletes.  Those that oppose this type of training, of course, say that it is not beneficial and that the time spent resistance training would have been better spent doing sports-specific
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Is it Shin Splints?

by Louise September 25th, 2013| Fitness Expert
Every runner has his or her fair share of ache and pains. One of the most common localized areas of pain is the shin, which seems to be one of the most elusive areas of injury.  Most people refer to pain in the shin as
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Making Time for Exercise in a Busy Schedule

by Jason Brennan September 18th, 2013| Fitness Expert
As the summer ends and the school year begins, many people are having trouble fitting exercise into their already hectic schedule.

The key to getting in your workouts regardless of how busy you are is; schedule it!  Many of us try to fit in a workout
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Love Your Body

by Denise Druce September 11th, 2013| Fitness Expert
BEDTIME PRAYER

Now I lay me down to sleep.
I pray the Lord My shape to keep.
Please no wrinkles, please no bags, and please lift my butt before it sags.
Please no age spots, please no gray, and as for my belly, please take it away.
Please keep me healthy, please keep me

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