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BENEFITS OF HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING
Work Harder and Smarter: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Kirby Baldwin

A High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout consists of a series of short bursts of intense activity interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity movement called “active recovery”.

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Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness

Nov 30, 2022 ● By Jyl Steinback

The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness.

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Cordyceps Sinensis Enhances Performance in Distance Runners

Sep 30, 2022

A study finds that Cordyceps sinensis, a Himalayan fungus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, can significantly lower heart rates and improve aerobic performance.

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The Great Nature Gym: Outdoor Workouts Make the Most of Summer

Jun 30, 2022 ● By Carrie Jackson

Studies show that outdoor workouts improve mental well-being and result in greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement.

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Run Farther with Beetroot and Citrulline

May 31, 2022

Nitrate-rich beetroot extract and citrulline have been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase the distance ran in a standard 12-minute Cooper Test.

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Spirited Strides: Power Walk to Better Fitness

Mar 31, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

Power walking – taking longer strides and using the arms to propel motion – amps up cardiovascular benefits and takes metabolic conditioning to another level.

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Tips to Prevent Injury

Feb 28, 2022

Simple stretches and warmups to help prevent injuries before participating in a workout or physical activity.

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Power Up Your Workouts: A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes

Jan 31, 2022 ● By Maya Whitman

When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, plant-based protein, we amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging.

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Whole-Person Fitness: Current Trends in Wellness Tools

Dec 30, 2021 ● By Maya Whitman

Insiders agree that the idea of fitness is changing, and this means an exciting wave of trackers and apps that personalize wellness and provide support without pressure.

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Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Sep 30, 2021

Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep.

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Walk About: Simple Steps to Well-Being

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Walking briskly daily has many proven health benefits. Here are tips for getting started including proper shoes, ways to incorporate a dog, and how to stay motivated and committed.

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Water Sports for a Total Body Workout: Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Waterskiing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), river rafting, kayaking, SUP yoga and other summer water sports that improve bone density, elevate mood and engage major muscle groups.

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Drink Electrolytes Instead of Water for Muscle Cramps

Jun 30, 2021

Gulping down too much water has been linked to painful, involuntary muscle cramps experienced by athletes, but an oral hydration solution with electrolytes can help.

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Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity

Jun 30, 2021

Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report researchers.

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Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice

Jun 30, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice.

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