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The Connection Between Sleep and Fitness
I think most of us have heard that quality sleep is important for our overall well being. You may also know that a lot of us don’t get enough sleep (including yourself?). In fact, according to the CDC, at least 30 percent of the U.S. is sleep deprived, so you/we are...
Having the Right Mindset for Health and Fitness
Staying healthy and fit can be a challenge - take it from me, a former “quasi-couch potato.” I knew that working out would make me both physically and mentally stronger. However, one of my toughest challenges, when I started trying to improve my lifestyle, was...
How to Set Wellness Goals and Achieve Them
Now that we’re about a month into the new year, I think it’s a good time to check in on our wellness/health related new year’s resolutions. Take a moment to ask yourself how it’s going so far. Even if you think you’ve fallen behind, it’s never too late to re-set...
The Spectacular Benefits of Yoga for All
Even though the practice of yoga has been around for thousands of years, I must admit that I was more than a little wary about trying it because I am the total opposite of flexible (feel free to choose a word - inflexible? rigid? stiff?!) When I first started yoga, I...
Unique Fitness Classes for the Adventurous
Learning about new types of fitness classes is always intriguing, even for neophytes like me. I must admit that I am still at the “reading about it” stage, but trying some of these classes is definitely on my “bucket list.” For those of you who are ready right now to...
Fitness Classes to Try Before the New Year
I admire my friends and family who are self-motivated enough to understand how to use fitness machines and use them on a regular basis. Not only do I lack coordination, but I also can't figure out how to turn on and adjust the machines, much less use them (I do...
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