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Moisture Wicking Fabrics for Workouts

by Kimberly Hays December 10th, 2012| Exercise Wear
Moisture wicking is gaining popularity. It was first used for exercise wear to pull the perspiration away from athletes to keep them more comfortable during strenuous workouts and in competitions. It is now available for everyone, and it is used in bras and other underwear which has proven to
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Incline Walking

by Bea December 7th, 2012| Cardio
Some people  might incorporate incline walking as a part of their cardiovascular workout. While it is true that this could definitely help in the process, you will have to make sure that you are walking properly in order to stay healthy.

Walking on an incline can often offer great benefits.

6 Digestion-Boosting Recipes

by Melissa Koerner December 5th, 2012| Nutrition
No time to cook?  No problem!  I have six simple recipes to share with you that require very little prep, only a few ingredients, and no cooking.

My friend, Meegan Guirino, the produce manager at A-Market Natural Foods in Manchester, NH, invited me into her kitchen for a tasting session

Core Strength Training on Skis

by Mackenzie M. December 4th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
Winter seems to be an off time for exercise. The dark hours and cold climate make finding motivation to exercise quite difficult for some; however, rather than let the climate pause your strength training routine, manipulate the situation to work for you. Last winter I wrote an article about

The Abs Diet for Women

by Kimberly Hays December 3rd, 2012| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
The Abs Diet for Women was developed by David Zincenko, who is the Editorial Director for Women’s Health magazine, as well as Editor-in-Chief for Men’s Health magazine. He is considered one of the top health experts in the country. He developed this plan to help women with their biggest

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

Goji Berries!

by Louise November 27th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks
Did you see the Zits comic this past Sunday? Connie (the mother) calls out, "Dessert time!" Walt (the father) responds with a smile until he is handed his "dessert," which Connie explains is a "spinach-wheatgrass-flaxseed-gojiberry-spirulina-oatmeal-kale-soy smoothie." I guess Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman couldn't resist poking fun at the

Strength Training Time Savers for Women

by Kimberly Hays November 26th, 2012| 15 Minutes or Less, Strength Training
There are ways that we can cut the amount of time in our routine by working smarter, not harder. Using free weights to get more bang for your movements is the key to reducing the time spent on strength training. Tweak your routine, and get in and out in

Eating After Strength Training

by Jessica B. November 23rd, 2012| Strength Training
One of the best ways to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your strength training workout is to eat the right foods. There are many different schools of thought as to how to replenish your body in the most effective manner. Here are a few tips that are

A Leaner, More Limber You

by Melissa Koerner November 21st, 2012| Fitness Expert
There’s a big misconception that stretching is only for people who workout or people who are athletes.  And many people who do workout, don’t see the benefits of stretching.

If you think that stretching is a waste of your time, I encourage you to keep reading, because EVERONE benefits from

Power Walking

by Jessica B. November 20th, 2012| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
If you are looking for a good outdoor cardio workout and running is not for you, power walking can be a reasonable and fun alternative. It is a way of helping to build your stamina without causing damage to knees or needing too big of an investment.

You never want

Winter Superfoods to Fuel a Workout

by Kimberly Hays November 19th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
In summer, we have an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits available to fuel our workouts. In winter, it may feel like you don’t have tasty options. Instead, you grab tomatoes and other flavorless vegetables that are grown in hothouses and aren’t even ripe when shipped to our stores.

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