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Core Strength – Volunteer Service

by Mackenzie M. September 14th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
Everyone knows that doing volunteer service is a healthy activity for the mind, as well as the local community; however, many people do not think of volunteer service as a way to build core physical strength.

Anyone who has ever done a day of service with an organization like Habitat

Can Walking be Considered Cardio?

by Bea September 11th, 2012| Cardio, Walking
When one thinks of a cardio workout, exercises such as running or biking typically come to mind. These are exercises that give your heart, blood vessels, and lungs a workout, and you will most likely put a lot of hard work into your workout.

When it comes to walking, there

Finding Your Motivation to Move – Part 1

by Melissa Koerner September 5th, 2012| Fitness Expert


When all you feel like doing is channel surfing, try these strategies to perk up your enthusiasm to exercise.   They are sure to get you off the couch!

Ditch the All or Nothing Mindset

Does this scenario sound familiar?  You set the goal to exercise three days per week. You do

You Can Teach an Old Dog a New Trick

by Joan Jacobsen August 22nd, 2012| Fitness Expert
Being a senior (although I use the term loosely, as I don’t feel like one) and trying to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle, prompts me to do quite a bit of research regarding exercise and nutrition. When an exercise fad or new workout routine is thrown into the

The Ultimate Lower Body Workout

by Jessica B. August 21st, 2012| Lower Body, Strength Training
There are a lot of different exercises you can do to help build lower body strength, but squats can be the most effective way to see the biggest changes in a short amount of time. The great thing about squats is that you don’t need any extra special equipment.

Staying Active While on Holiday

by Angela Yorke August 20th, 2012| Exercises
Everyone looks forward to holidays. Indeed, if asked what they intend to do during their holiday other than a planned getaway with friends or family, most working adults are likely to say “nothing.”

While eschewing your routine altogether during a holiday, fitness activities included, is a very tempting prospect, you

The Power of Feeling Great

by Denise Druce August 8th, 2012| Fitness Expert
There is no question that when you’re “on the program” you just feel better.  Think back to a time in your life when you were firing on all cylinders.  When you woke up in the morning with no alarm, refreshed and ready to greet the day.  Before you needed

Tone in Your Own Backyard

by Melissa Koerner August 1st, 2012| Exercise Equipment
You really don’t need to go to the gym to exercise. There’s plenty you can do right in your own backyard.

Besides, on a warm summer day, who wants to spend their time inside a hot, stinky gym?

Take advantage of a nice day and try these simple body-sculpting moves outside. Each

Lower Body Exercises P90X

by Jessica B. July 24th, 2012| Lower Body, Strength Training
After my last pregnancy I used P90X to blast myself back into shape. While I had a hard time sticking to the diet, as a vegetarian, I followed the exercise program to a T, and it helped me get back some of my upper and lower body strength. These

Exercising While Fasting

by Angela Yorke July 23rd, 2012| Exercises
The month of Ramadan can be a challenge. Muslims are obliged to fast and abstain from dawn until dusk, whatever the hours of daylight there are in a day. For those who have just made fitness a part of their lives, Ramadan can appear to be an insurmountable challenge

Safety in the Summer

by Angela Yorke July 17th, 2012| Cardio
Being able to go for a run or bike ride without having to think of layering your clothes is one reason most people welcome summer. At the same time, hot weather is not without its risks. Dehydration is one aspect of heat-related illness typically seen in the summer months,

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

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