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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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Secret Weapon: Burn Fat

by Melissa Koerner March 20th, 2013| Fitness Expert
A great way to burn off unwanted body fat and get lean is to use interval training.  With interval training the metabolic adaptations are similar to the effects of resistance training but you don't get the same muscle mass development.

How it Works

Training in intervals means that you
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It’s All About Core

by Denise Druce March 13th, 2013| Fitness Expert
According to WebMD and the American Medical Association, back pain affects 80% of the US adult population either temporarily, or chronically. And everyone knows that a strong core is good for the back. But not everyone knows what “core” is, and how to strengthen it. Here are a few
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Best Breakfasts

by Melissa Koerner March 6th, 2013| Nutrition
It’s time to cast aside the Cheerios, instant oatmeal and pre-packaged breakfast bars, and start your day with REAL food!

If you want to be bursting with vitality and look and feel your absolute best, you MUST fuel your body with wholesome foods, especially at the start of your day.

When
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Racing Strategies for Runners: Mental

by Louise February 27th, 2013| Fitness Expert
One of my favorite statements about running is that you get out of it what you put into it. This truism is usually thought of as referring to mileage and physical effort; if you don't do the work, you won't get better. This much is absolutely correct. However, the
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15 Minute Fat Blasting Circuit

by Melissa Koerner February 20th, 2013| Fitness Expert
Get the maximum fat burning results in the least amount of time with this 15 minute circuit.

With circuit training you rev up your metabolism and put your body in fat blasting mode.  You not only build lean muscle with this style of training, but you boost your cardio respiratory
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Breath of Fire

by Denise Druce February 13th, 2013| Fitness Expert
A student recently asked me about the breathing exercise that makes you sweat. I had to clarify, “you mean Breath of Fire, right?” She said she had been told by a yoga teacher that there was a breathing technique that makes you sweat. You don’t need to do any
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Rules to Snack By

by Melissa Koerner February 6th, 2013| Nutrition
Snacking, almost everyone does it. From chips to soda to cookies, the options for snacking between meals are seemingly endless; however, sometimes we snack for reasons other than being truly hungry.  Think about it. Do you know what triggers your snack attacks? Answer these five questions to discover what
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A Firmer Butt and Stronger Core

by Melissa Koerner January 16th, 2013| Fitness Expert
If you’re limited on time and you don’t have access to a gym, here are four simple compound moves that you can do right at home.

If you don’t know what “compound moves” are, they’re basically exercises that involve using a variety of muscles at once to give
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Active Isolated Stretching

by Denise Druce January 9th, 2013| Fitness Expert
For several decades, many fitness experts, myself included, have encouraged clients to hold static stretches for 30 to 60 seconds in order to get maximum benefit. We went from preaching that everyone should stretch before workouts to stretching after workouts, or doing stretching as a stand-alone activity,
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Running Smart on Vacation

by Louise December 26th, 2012| Fitness Expert
If you're lucky, or just have good planning, your week off from exercise might coincide with your vacation; however, if that's not the case, it will take some extra work and a few special considerations to continue your training appropriately while you take your "break."

Depending on one's current

Tone up in Ten Minutes

by Melissa Koerner December 19th, 2012| Exercise Equipment
“I don’t have time to workout!” is the number one challenge I hear from people when it comes to exercise. Well, if you’re one of those people who doesn’t have a lot of time to train each day, here’s a solution to your problem:  all you need is 10 minutes

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