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Incorporate Fitness Into Your Holiday Traveling!
If you doing a little holiday traveling this season, you should use the time to spend with your family and loved ones, but that doesn’t mean you should forget about your health while traveling. Maintaining an effective fitness routine while… read more
How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain This Season!
Each year as the holiday season approaches, people want to know what they can do to avoid holiday weight gain. With the days getting much shorter and the to-do lists getting longer, it can be difficult to manage staying on… read more
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The holiday season sparks generosity and gratefulness in many people. While sometimes daily life gets in the way of volunteering as often as we’d like, the holidays are a great time to give back to the community. Whether you’re looking… read more
Holiday Traditions All Over The World!
Hanging stockings and wearing horrendous sweaters, are just a few of the ways the US celebrates the holiday season. These traditions may seem to even Americans. However, there are some fun and quirky holiday traditions around the world that might… read more
Healthy Holiday Sweets
The holidays are filled with sweet eats and goodies! This year, don’t sacrifice your healthy eating habits to enjoy the treats of the season. Try these tasty sweets that are a natural, healthier option to traditional heavy desserts. You will… read more
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Vacation Fitness: How to Incorporate Exercise into Your Next Getaway
It is that time of year again. The kids are out of school, the weather is hot, and many of us will be getting some much-needed rest and relaxation. Vacation can be a difficult time to keep up with fitness,… read more
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For many of us, making time to go for bike ride can be difficult or downright impossible. Sometimes working out at home is the ONLY option. Cycling has long been an effective means of burning calories while having fun. There… read more
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Engaging in regular exercise is a fantastic way to maintain fitness and overall well-being. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine physical activity can help strengthen our bones and muscles, reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease… read more
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National Take a Walk in the Park Day is March 30! Looking for an easy way to improve your mental and physical health? Try walking! We have some tips for getting the most out of your daily walks. What time… read more
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