What Being Dehyrdrated Really Means

Do you drink enough water every day? How much water should you drink daily? Do you want the secret to looking younger? OK, so the guy in this graphic is a little creepy looking…. but the message is spot on.  Many people walk around in a state of dehydration and do not even know it. …

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Think Outside of the Box to Burn Calories

Do you want to burn more calories? How can you burn more calories when running? Do you workout in circuits? 1.    Jog through water. It’s one of the most strenuous activities you can perform, since water is about 12 to 15 times as resistant as air. Running at your hardest, you can burn about 17…

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When You Are Too Tired to Work Out

Do you skip workouts when you are tired? How do you motivate yourself to workout? Does a hectic schedule keep you from your workout? When You Are Too Tired to Work Out A hectic schedule, lack of sleep and less than adequate nutrition can all make you feel tired and lackluster come workout time. When…

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Get More Sleep!!

Do you have trouble sleeping? Does lack of sleep affect you mood? Are you creating the right environment to get maximum sleep? Who has trouble sleeping?  I think anyone with kids under the age of 8 should have their hand in the air 🙂 I don’t have teenagers yet, but they probably cause a lack of…

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Fun Family Fitness Ideas

Do you set the fitness example for your family? Looking for new, fun ways to keep your family fit? Are video games a fitness option? Childhood obesity is becoming an increasing problem, with children choosing to spend more time in front of the TV, surfing the internet and playing computer games than engaging in active,…

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Kids and Exercise

Are your kids part of your fitness routine? Do you need tips for getting your kids physically active? Need help making fitness a family affair?   When most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym on a treadmill or lifting weights. But for kids, exercise means playing and being physically active.…

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Post-Workout Snack Ideas

Are you starving after a workout? Are you afraid to eat too many calories after you workout? Do you eat the right post-workout foods?   Post-Workout Snack Ideas These energizing snacks pack the right nutrients to help you recover from your workout without undoing your calorie burn. It’s a common exercise problem –  You’re starving…

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Fit, Flexible, and Athletic at 40?

I’m 40 and a Flyer!!! I’ve actually never ever done this stunt in my life!!!! I was a cheerleader 22 years ago and was always a base in the stunts. Never a flyer cause I was too thick. My nickname was “Superbase” When my friend Amber asked me to do a stunt with her, I…

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Is Aerobic or Anaerobic Training Best For Getting Rid of Belly Fat?

Are you looking to lose belly fat? ——————————————– Do you struggle with knowing what workouts really work? ——————————————– Do you know how to make the most efficient use of your time for the greatest calorie burn? Is this like the chicken or the egg question? Studies have proven that by doing strength training and high-intensity…

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Burn Calories at Your Desk

Get a full body workout without even leaving your cube! Chained to your desk for 8 hours every day? Too much sitting during the day is linked to obesity and heart disease, so keep chair chub at bay with these easy exercises. Spend 30 seconds on each of the following moves, and try to do…

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How to Increase Intensity in your Training

One thing should be consistent, no matter what your workout routine consists of; and that’s intensity. In order for optimum muscular development to be achieved, you have to train at a high intensity level.  There is a fine line between maximum intensity and over training. Since constantly training at a high level can potentially lead…

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Rise and Grind! Making early morning workouts easier

Drop the apple, rise-and-grinders: According to studies online, people that exercise early in the morning and workout before they eat for the day, burn more fat than people who eat beforehand or that workout in the afternoon or evening.  But what if you’re the type of person who has a profound relationship with your snooze…

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