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Advocating for Avocado

by Bea March 25th, 2014| Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks
Food plays such an important role when it comes to having a successful exercise routine. This applies to pre-workout and post-workout. Before a workout, food is necessary to be able to get the energy you need to complete your workout. After a workout, you need food for the recovery
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15 Minute Workout Formula to Alleviate Stress

by Joe Lawrence March 24th, 2014| 15 Minutes or Less, Strength Training
It is no secret that stress hits us all. There is nothing we can do about that; however, we can take control of the stress. One of the most recommended remedies for stress is exercise. I do not know about you, but when I am stressed, I usually am
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Finally! My Boat Pose Comes In!

by James Maynard March 21st, 2014| Video
The boat pose, or Navasana, is one position in Ashtanga yoga to build core strength. If one of your goals in yoga is to trim your tummy, this is one movie you are going to want to learn. It can also help build strength around your midriff, bringing definition
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Best Indoor Cardio Workouts for 2014

by Jessica B. March 20th, 2014| Cardio, Indoor
If your New Year’s Resolution for 2014 was to get in shape, there is a chance that March is when you start to lose a bit of steam. It might be that you made big promises, but suddenly don’t have the time. It might be that you pushed too
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How to Jump Start Your Fitness Program

by Jason Brennan March 19th, 2014| Fitness Expert
Whether you are already involved in a fitness plan, starting one, or just restarting a “jump start” might be what you need to get your results moving in the right direction. If you have to decide that this is the year that you will be in the shape you
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The Health Benefits of Turmeric

by Kimberly Hays March 18th, 2014| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
Just as in fashion, it seems superfoods also evolve. We went through the Greek yogurt phase, the quinoa phase, and now the hot new superfood is turmeric. Of course, eating an array of superfoods is best for your health, but it’s always fun to add something new to the
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Shoulder Use in Downward-Facing Dog

by James Maynard March 14th, 2014| Video
Downward-facing dog is one of the most basic moves in yoga, and one of the positions most often used during a typical yoga session. For those new to the practice, it is one of the first moves you will be taught. This position is easy to learn, but proper
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Choosing Good Workout Socks

by Jessica B. March 13th, 2014| Exercise Wear
A good pair of workout socks can make or break a workout. You are not likely to push as hard if your feet are uncomfortable, and there is even a chance that you injure yourself. Here are some tips to finding the perfect pair of workout socks for a
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Stronger Next Year

by Denise Druce March 12th, 2014| Fitness Expert
As the host of a local television show featuring health and fitness trends, I was able to interview Chris Crowley, author of Younger Next Year.  This book lays out a plan of healthy eating and moderate exercise that promises to have you feeling (and looking) younger on your next
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When to Go for Isotonic Drinks

by Bea March 11th, 2014| Diet Strategy, Workout Fuel
Isotonic drinks are one of the three major types of sports drinks. Sports drinks can be categorized into three basic groups: isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic. Isotonic sports drinks are ones that contain salt and sugar concentrations that are similar to the concentrations of salt and sugar in the human
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52 Weeks of Leg Strengthening

by Joe Lawrence March 10th, 2014| Lower Body, Strength Training
Recently, I have been seeing a program circulating the Internet about a 52 week commitment to saving money. It gave a chart showing how much to put into your account each week. It is called the "52 Week Money Challenge" and by starting week one with $1 and increasing
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Open Hips Sink Pounds

by James Maynard March 7th, 2014| Video
Ashtanga yoga is one of the most popular schools of the practice, and millions of people take part in the study around the world. Baddha Konasana is a regular position in this school of yoga. This position allows to to open your hips, giving you an opportunity yo use

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