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3 Awesome Cardio Workouts Perfect for Couples

by Marnie Bii February 2nd, 2015| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
While on your journey to significant weight loss or strength gains, you may find your motivation flagging on occasion. The loss of oomph is a perfectly natural reaction to sustained personal improvement programs. Thankfully, you can invite your significant other along for the ride to strengthen your bond while
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Top 5 Workouts to Tone Your Backside

by Jessica B. August 7th, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
It can be difficult to find exercises that target your rear end and keep it firm, rather than flabby. But with a bit of work, you can find some good exercises that not only help you firm up your gluteus maximus, but also help build your endurance and keep
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3 Ways to Integrate Cardio Into Your Vacation Days

by Marnie Bii July 31st, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
When vacationing, it's tempting to leave all of your worries, and exercises, behind until you return home. If you do that, however, you might find your progress taking a sudden backslide. Fortunately, you can integrate cardio routines into your vacation days without taking away from the fun. In fact,
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Is Overtraining Slowing You Down?

by Louise April 30th, 2014| Fitness Expert, Running
If there's one guideline to live by in the world of fitness and health, it is that moderation is key. The notion is easy enough to understand when it comes to nutrition. There is definitely such thing as too much of a good thing with regard to diet; eating
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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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Breaking Monotony: Intervals for Runners

by Louise January 23rd, 2013| Fitness Expert
Imagine the following scenario. You've been tallying up the miles on a weekly basis. You enjoy your runs, but the pace is starting to bore you. You want to pick up the pace, but think it would compromise the length of the run. Your race times have
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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."

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Join a Running Club!

by Mackenzie M. November 30th, 2012| Cardio, Running
When discussing running, one of the most universal (and important) issues with it is motivation. For even the most avid runner, finding motivation to go on that early morning or afternoon run can be difficult. Although running with friends can be a great motivator, it is easy to cancel

Core Strength Training with Fido

by Mackenzie M. November 6th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
Last week I wrote some tips about running with the family dog to increase running habits. This week, I want to focus another way to incorporate the family dog into an exercise routine. It builds off of running into the area of core strength training. Believe it

Running with Rufus

by Mackenzie M. November 2nd, 2012| Cardio, Running
Earlier this month I decided to start my running habit once more given the colder weather and renewed inspiration. For a little added pull and motivation, I decided to take my dog, Rosie, jogging with me. This turned out to be one of the most strenuous jogs of my

Three Reasons Not to Run

by Mackenzie M. October 2nd, 2012| Cardio, Running
Although there are plenty of reasons to run for cardio exercise, there are also reasons not to run. Aside from the basic excuses of being too tired or lacking motivation, several more substantial reasons are good reasons to skip a day or more of cardio running exercise. Listed below

3 Tips to Get Running Again

by Mackenzie M. September 6th, 2012| Cardio, Running
There are plenty of people who are currently searching for tips on how to get motivated to begin a running regimen. Therein lies a small faction of individuals that were once avid runners, but for any number of reasons fell out of their running routine. Whether the running ceased

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