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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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Rhythms Of The Heart ~ Improving Mood With Vagus Nerve Toning

Jan 31, 2023 ● By Kirby Baldwin

While most people consider the brain to be the power center of the body, the heart is stronger in several ways.

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Rhythms of the Heart: Improving Mood With Vagus Nerve Toning

Jan 31, 2023 ● By Kirby Baldwin

Toning the vagus nerve with meditation, breathing techniques or the use of technology is important to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood.

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Finding Comfort: Bras Provide Support and Empowerment

Dec 30, 2022 ● By Carrie Jackson

From a sports bandeau to a lacy underwire, the modern bra has evolved since its patent in 1893.

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Fitness Delivered: Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer

Dec 30, 2022 ● By Kirby Baldwin

Adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to healthy habits for the long haul.

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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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Skiing for Fitness and Pure Fun: Tips for Enjoying Alpine and Nordic Styles

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Randy Kambic

Whether it’s the thrill of alpine skiing downhill or the serene pleasure of Nordic cross-country skiing, strapping on skis makes winter more enjoyable.

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The Joy of Movement: Dancing Boosts Our Health and Happiness

Sep 30, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives.

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Yoga for Well-Being, Longevity and Quality of Life

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Megan Mazzocco

The International Journal of Yoga says that a consistent yoga practice increases serotonin for elevated mood, happiness and well-being, and lowers the cortisol stress hormone level.

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Aging Gracefully: How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Maya Whitman

Whether getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure.

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Take a Silent Hike: Tips for Walking Mindfully in Nature

Jul 29, 2022 ● By Sheila Julson

Silent hikes offer an opportunity to be immersed in nature and quiet the internal chatter that too often consumes our daily routine.

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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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