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The Fit Gardener: Backyard Workouts Good for Mind and Body

May 28, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Gardening can foster fitness, burn calories and support heart health by offering an opportunity for moderate intensity exercise and providing a challenging workout with aerobic benefits.

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Athlete rolling leg on foam roller for post-exercise recovery
On a Roll: Foam Rollers Ease Pain and Workout Recovery

Feb 26, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Foam rolling targets trigger points or painful knots in muscles and is a valuable tool for reducing chronic pain and enhancing workout recovery.

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Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times

Dec 30, 2020 ● By Marlaina Donato

For 2021, fitness will be about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps.

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Body Gratitude Workout
Body Gratitude: Being Thankful Empowers Our Workouts

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Marlaina Donato

Ways to cultivate an appreciation for our bodies to help us stay motivated at maintaining a workout routine and reap the many health benefits of exercise and gratitude.

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Steps to Building Body Gratitude

Oct 30, 2020

Affirmations, daily techniques, gratitude yoga poses and movement exercises to help build up appreciation for our bodies.

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Strength Stability Exercise Pose
Balancing Act: Exercises for Strength and Stability

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Marlaina Donato

Protect yourself from falls and injury with core-strengthening balance training, yoga and tai chi exercises and poses designed to increase agility.

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Home Workouts
Homebody Workouts: Getting Fit Without a Gym

May 29, 2020 ● By Marlaina Donato

Get and stay fit with these fun, effective at-home exercise workout plans.

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