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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

15 Minute Strength Training – Hand Weights

by Kimberly Hays October 29th, 2012| 15 Minutes or Less, Strength Training
We are all so busy these days. We also realize the importance of exercise, especially strength training, to keep our bodies healthy and to able to go the distance day after day. Most people work on cardiovascular training, which is very important, but strength training is the key to

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.

Stroller: Upper Body Workout

by Jessica B. August 2nd, 2012| Strength Training, Upper Body
The sun is shining and a lot of new moms are trying to work off that pregnancy weight so they feel a little more comfortable squeezing back into their old swimsuits. Here are a few simple upper body exercises you can do while pushing a stroller. They are great

Guilt-Free Sweet Treats – Part 1

by Melissa Koerner July 4th, 2012| Nutrition
This is the first in a two part series on guilt-free desserts.  Check back for more delicious recipes!

Every now and then I like to indulge in something sweet, but I don't like to eat your typical store bought desserts; they are loaded with sugar and other chemicals I just

Fall to Build Strength

by Jessica B. May 29th, 2012| Strength Training
Falling – to build lower body strength?

I’ve spent a lot of time these last few months with people who are very passionate about martial arts. One thing I have noticed is they have an amazing amount of lower body strength. When we started comparing workout routines and basic training,

Hooping to be Fit

by Joan Jacobsen March 28th, 2012| Fitness Expert
Ah, spring is in the air, warmer temperatures, longer days, and meaningful outdoor activities. It appears I usually get a burst of energy when March 20th rolls around. Besides flowers blooming, and buds exploding, my waist seems to have the same reaction as these flora occurrences. I tend to

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