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Health Benefits of Yoga: Resolving Trauma and Other Mind-Body Challenges

Aug 30, 2024 09:25AM ● By Carrie Gauthier

Yoga, an ancient practice, offers powerful mind-body healing by reducing stress, improving mental health, and aiding in trauma recovery.

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Cross-Brain Fitness: An Integrative Workout for the Mind and Body

Jul 31, 2024 09:25AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM (CPT, FNS, PES), ACE (SCS)

Enhance brain function and creativity with cross-brain fitness training. Incorporating activities that engage both brain hemispheres, improve cognitive skills, and promote overall health.

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Summer Splash: Keeping Cool With Water Fitness

Jun 28, 2024 09:25AM ● By Megy Karydes

Stay fit and cool this summer with the physical and mental health benefits of aquatic activities.

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Building Quality Muscle: How Diet and Resistance Training Can Help

May 30, 2024 09:25AM ● By JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS

Muscles support joints, prevent injuries, and boost immunity. After 40, maintaining muscle mass is crucial. Learn how protein & resistance training combat muscle decline and improve health.

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Footloose Fitness: The Joys and Benefits of Dance Classes

Apr 29, 2024 09:25AM ● By Kelly Mercedes

Dance classes offer not only physical benefits but also boost mood and social bonds. Studies show dancing burns calories, improves mental health, and strengthens bones.

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Get Fit and Get Outside: How to Prepare for Outdoor Treks

Mar 29, 2024 09:25AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Hitting the trails offers something for everyone, whether it’s hiking for the day or backpacking and roughing it overnight in remote areas.

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Emerging Trends in Fitness: The Latest From Workouts to Wearables

Feb 29, 2024 09:25AM ● By Kimberly Whittle

Workout strategies and fitness equipment are continually evolving to meet changing consumer interests, incorporate scientific discoveries and take advantage of technological advancements.

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Homeopathy for Athletes: Remedies to Address Common Sports Challenges

Jan 31, 2024 09:25AM ● By Lauri Grossman, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA)

Accidents and injuries are bound to happen, and this is where homeopathy can shine. Some world-class athletes recognize that homeopathic medicines speed healing and get them back in training quickly, and without troublesome side effects.

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Preventing Falls in Advanced Age: Essential Tips for a Life in Balance

Dec 29, 2023 09:25AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM (CPT, FNS, PES), ACE (SCS)

Discover how to prevent falls with our top 5 actionable tips. Prioritize your safety and embrace a balanced, healthy lifestyle to confidently navigate everyday obstacles.

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Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey
Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Cristina Parker, DPT

A great way to stay motivated and fulfilled in 2024 is to combine a personal goal for better health with the larger purpose of nourishing our planet and giving back to the community.

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Holiday Workouts
Yuletide Fitness: Tips for Staying Motivated

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Kiki Powers

The cold weather and tempting holiday treats make it tough to stay motivated to exercise. But with a few simple strategies, those fitness goals can be kept alive throughout the season.

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Discovering the World of Martial Arts
Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

Sep 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection.

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Yoga on Vacation: Simple Poses and Tips for Travelers

Aug 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

By incorporating yoga into the itinerary, we can cultivate a sense of peace, allowing us to show up as our best selves.

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Group Fitness Glory: Tips to Maximize Results and Enjoyment

Jul 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen, achieve fitness goals and exercising together in a group can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity.

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Green Exercise
Green Exercise: Reconnecting With Nature

Jun 30, 2023 09:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Prompted by a growing focus on reconnecting with nature, combined with the well-known benefits of physical exertion, outdoor workouts are all the rage in natural settings and urban parks.

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Spine Health
Straighten Up and Feel Right: Tips for Good Posture and a Healthy Spine

May 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Cristina Parker, PT, DPT

Healthy postures encourage proper alignment of body structures, while unhealthy postures can lead to a host of issues, including muscle and joint pain, balance impairment and decreased mobility.

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Skin Fitness
Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By David J. Sautter

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin.

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