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  • Work Harder and Smarter, Image: bunyaritAdobeStock.comWork Harder and Smarter  
    Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training  

    High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts may sound like a trendy buzzword reserved only for experienced athletes, but this versatile, short-form exercise is safe and effective for just about everybody, including beginners, as long as it is...

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  • Move More to Build a Better Body, Image: Move More to Build a Better Body  
    Oversitting Hurts Health Over Time  

    All the sitting and inactivity of driving, binge-watching TV series, working desk jobs with virtual meetings and using drive-thru services can contribute to...

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  • Fitness Delivered, Image: fotofrol/Shutterstock.comFitness Delivered  
    Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer  

    It’s a new year—the perfect opportunity to set positive intentions for a fresh start. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to be healthier, but according to research, only...

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  • Pickleball is Booming, Image: Ron Alvey/AdobeStock.comPickleball is Booming  
    Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness  

    Forget the gherkins and dills this holiday season; there’s another pickle in town. This one offers a great way to get in shape, increase happiness and bond with family and friends. It’s pickleball: a simple-to-learn sport that...

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  • Skiing for Fitness and Pure Fun, Image: vitaliy_melnik/AdobeStock.comSkiing for Fitness and Pure Fun  
    Tips for Enjoying Alpine and Nordic Styles  

    Whether it’s the thrill of alpine skiing down the side of a high mountain with breathtaking views or the serene pleasure of Nordic cross-country skiing in a nearby park, strapping on skis and swooping off burns lots of calories, makes winter more...

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  • The Joy of Movement, Image: New Africa/AdobeStock.comThe Joy of Movement  
    Dancing Boosts Our Health and Happiness  

    Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, belly dance or ballet, finding our groove has proven to ease depression, support the cardiovascular system and improve overall joint function. By all accounts, dancing gives us a...

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  • Aging GracefullyAging Gracefully  
    How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young  

    In 1967, Tao Porchon-Lynch left a successful Hollywood career as a model and actress to become a full-time yogi in her 50s. At age 87, she added ballroom dancing to her list of passions and at 93, she...

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  • Take a Silent Hike, Image: Brocreative/AdobeStock.comTake a Silent Hike  
    Tips for Walking Mindfully in Nature   

    Silent hikes offer an opportunity to be immersed in nature and quiet the internal chatter that too often consumes our daily routine. Wesley Trimble, communications and creative director of the American Hiking Society, has observed a...

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  • The Great Nature Gym, Image: KoolShooters/Pexels.comThe Great Nature Gym  
    Outdoor Workouts Make the Most of Summer  

    Summer is the prime time to skip the gym and exercise in the fresh air. Studies show that outdoor workouts improve mental well-being and result in greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement. Exercising in nature can reduce...

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  • The Exercise Power of E-Bikes, Image: photo courtesy of Gail ColemanThe Exercise Power of E-Bikes  
    Get a Workout on an Easier Ride   

    The familiar adage, “No pain, no gain,” doesn’t really apply to e-bikes. Although a pedal-assist electric bicycle is zippier and easier to ride than a conventional model, researchers are finding that as long as we’re pedaling, we’re still getting our heart pumping, building stamina and experiencing some of that cardio magic...

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  • Staying Hydrated, Image: castecodesign/AdobeStock.comStaying Hydrated  
    It’s not Just About Drinking Water   

    Maintaining proper hydration is one of the most important measures we can take to benefit our health. “The human body is made up of 55 to 75 percent water, and proper fluid levels are essential for many important body functions, including nutrient and oxygen...

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  • Spirited Strides, Image: maridav/AdobeStock.comSpirited Strides  
    Power Walk to Better Fitness  

    We all know that the more steps we take in a day the better. The Mayo Clinic advocates walking regularly to keep bad cholesterol in check, maintain a heart-healthy weight and keep blood pressure within a normal range. Power walking—going a mile in...

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