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Pound-Shedding Workouts: Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio

Nov 30, 2018 12:10PM ● By Marlaina Donato

The consistent exercise so vital to weight loss becomes easier when we choose a stress-reducing routine, set realistic goals and practice patience.

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Why Our Body Loves Yoga: Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

Aug 31, 2018 11:51AM ● By Marlaina Donato

You don't have to be super-flexible or practice intense poses to enjoy the many health and wellness benefits of yoga, available to any age group or physical type.

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Exercise To Sleep By: Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety

Jun 29, 2018 12:25PM ● By Marlaina Donato

By doing the right kind of exercise at the right time of day, we can sleep soundly all night long.

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Try Some Stretches: Four Ways to Flex Our Muscles

Nov 02, 2017 02:07AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Whether incorporated into a workout routine or done on its own, a regular stretching practice can foster flexibility, balance, range of motion, coordination and improve muscle endurance.

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Relax and Unwind: Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing

Aug 31, 2016 01:43PM ● By Meredith Montgomery

If even touching our toes is too much of a stretch, restorative yoga might be a good first move. It uses pillows, blocks and blankets to support the body in deeply healthful asanas.

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Master the Mind to Master the Game

Jun 30, 2016 10:49PM

Aimee Hughes   <img src="/images/cache/cache_b/cache_f/cache_7/Golf-Zen-a98587fb.jpeg?ver=1466198724&aspectratio...

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Buff and Balanced

Jun 01, 2016 02:04PM

Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga Aimee Hughes We don’t typically envision iron-pumping bodybuilders also flowing and breathing through yoga postu...

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Breath-Taking Wisdom: Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress

Sep 30, 2014 02:10PM ● By Lane Vail

Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide energy, dramatically improve our mental and physical health and boost creative performances. Here are six healing techniques.

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Yoga Month: 10 Reasons to Try Yoga in September

Sep 04, 2014 12:33PM

This month, yoga studios and instructors around the world are hosting events to introduce people to yoga, the 5,000-year-old practice that i...

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Tweet those Fitness Goals: Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track

Feb 28, 2014 12:56PM ● By Tamara Grand

With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites, we can get all the fitness buddies we need, plus lots of useful strategies.

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Too Much Togetherness? Exercise Helps Keep Family Holidays Merry

Dec 01, 2013 04:33PM

by SARAH TODD Given family hopes and often unrealistic expectations that everything will go perfectly, holiday gatherings can sometimes be ...

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Fitness Myths Debunked

Mar 12, 2013 12:49PM

11 Vital Truthsby Lynda Bassett The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has concluded that more than a third of Americans...

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Breathe Easier

Dec 01, 2012 09:23AM

Try These Tips for Better WorkoutsTo get the most out of every breath, follow these exercise tips from acknowledged experts.RunningWith clos...

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A Brain-Building Blueprint: How to Keep the Mind Young and Memory Sharp

Jan 28, 2012 10:16AM

by Lisa Marshall“Have you seen my keys?” “Now, why did I come in here?” “Her name is on the tip of my tongue.” If you catch yourself utterin...

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The Upside of Downhill Skiing - Make the Most of Peak Experiences

Nov 30, 2011 08:55PM

by Randy Kambic Snow brings fresh fun with winter sports and recreation. Cross-country skiing and snowboarding are healthy options, but neit...

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Our Worst Fitness Habits: Six Roadblocks to Sidestep

Oct 30, 2011 07:32PM

by Tosca Reno We all know that working out is beneficial. But how you work out makes all the difference in staying safe, seeing better resul...

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Aligning for Fitness - Chiropractic Care Prevents Injury, Boosts Performance

Oct 02, 2011 10:59PM

by Linda SechristOctober is National Chiropractic Health Month What do distinguished athletes like Jerry Rice, a Hall of Fame retired wide r...

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Sound Yoga Practices

Sep 01, 2011 01:07PM

by Meredith Montgomery As a long-distance runner, professional singer and songwriter and worldwide community and environmental activist, Mic...

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Yoga For Health

Sep 01, 2011 10:31AM

by Meredith Montgomery Every September, National Yoga Month (YogaMonth.org) expands awareness of yoga’s proven health benefits. This 5,000-y...

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Natural Awakenings - Yoga Guide

Sep 01, 2011 10:24AM

Yoga, a holistic art and practice that originated some 5,000 years ago in India, aims to integrate mind, body and spirit. The word yoga come...

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