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*By: Megan Deppen* Are you looking to amp up your workouts or try something new? The term "boot camp" comes from the military and refers to the period of time before active duty, where new recruits are put through intense training in preparation to become soldiers. A boot camp style workout is typically an hour…
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*By: Megan Deppen* Having upper body strength is important to our overall fitness because it helps us perform everyday activities such as lifting, pulling, pushing and improves our range of motion and flexibility. If you're like me, and tend to skip out on upper body workouts and concentrate more on cardio, now might be a…
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*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: Brooke Lark You may already know that having good gut health is important to your overall well-being. Having a healthy gut means you have healthy bacteria and immune cells that help to fight off diseases, harmful bacteria, and other viruses. Are you looking to improve your gut health but you're…
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*By: Christi Shingara* Photo: lilartsy We all have kept a journal at one point in our lives, but have you ever kept a food journal? Food journaling is exactly how it sounds, writing down everything you eat and drink on a daily basis. Sounds a little daunting doesn't it? Even though it might require a…
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*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: iStock Are you looking to get back into shape after having a baby? You might think there is no time to fit in a workout when you are preoccupied most of the day with your little one, however there are a variety of workouts that promote a wonderful bonding experience…
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*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: Bit Cloud Most of us have heard that we should be drinking eight, 8-ounce cups of water a day on average, which can be hard to achieve and also a pain to keep track of on a daily basis. However, we know drinking water has many health benefits, including keeping…
Continue reading ➞ How Drinking More Water Can Help You Lose Weight
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*By: Megan Deppen* Photo By: Heather Sten for The New York Times Did you recently have a baby and are looking for ways to get back into shape? Let's face it, caring for a newborn is hard work! Between the sleepless nights and the endless round the clock feedings, it might seem impossible to fit…
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*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: iStock photos Have you ever asked yourself the question of which is more important, diet or exercise? It turns out that diet is far more important than exercise when it comes to losing weight. You have probably heard of the age-old saying "You are what you eat," and this is…
Continue reading ➞ Diet vs. Exercise: Which Is More Important?
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*By: Christi Shingara* Whether you've been working out for years or are just starting a new fitness plan, workout injuries can happen anytime and anywhere. Especially as we get older, we may experience a loss of muscle and bone mass and are less agile, which, in turn, makes us more vulnerable to injury. Here are…
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*Christi Shingara* Polar plunges are typically known to be an activity where groups of people dive into icy waters for a fundraising cause, not to mention a fun way to show that you have the willpower to do such a thing! When hearing about these events, I have always thought it was a bit insane,…
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