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Yoga: Also Great for Guys

May 28, 2021 ● By Matt Preston

The many benefits of Yoga for men include fitness, flexibility, better digestion of food and liquids, relaxation and more. Plus, it's fun.

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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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Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

Apr 30, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.

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Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind

Mar 31, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action.

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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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Everyday Heart-Healthy Exercise Tips

Jan 29, 2021 ● By Rowena Dziubla

Cardiovascular exercise is good for the heart, lowers blood pressure, regulates blood sugar and makes us sleep better. Even if you don't like traditional cardio workouts, you can get your heart rate up by doing exervises you like doing, but faster or on different planes of motion.

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Halting Hypertension: Exercises to Lower High Blood Pressure

Jan 29, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Fortifying healthy lifestyle changes with aerobic exercise, yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help prevent and manage high blood pressure readings.

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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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Practicing mindfulness to benefit exercise workouts
Mind-Body Fitness: How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts

Nov 27, 2020 ● By Marlaina Donato

Have fewer exercise injuries, improve immunity, reduce stress and develop a commitment to fitness by applying mindfulness approaches to your workouts.

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Self-Care Tips For Parents in a Pandemic

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Julie M. Gentile

Take care with these self-care tips from yoga teacher and wellness author Julie Gentile using the CALM strategy, and be ready for the holiday season and beyond.

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