*Christi Shingara* Photo: Alex Shaw Stretching is a vital part of any workout and keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy. Stretching before and after a workout decreases risk of injury, improves performance in physical activities, helps relieve post workout aches and pains, improves posture and reduces stress. There are a ton of different stretches…
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Tips to Make Your Workouts Fun Again!
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo: iStock.com Are there days you dread to workout and find yourself counting down the minutes until it's over? Or maybe you don't mind working out, but you're sick of the same old routine. Whatever the reason may be, now is the time to re-evaluate your fitness regimen and start making some…
Setting Fitness Goals and Sticking to Them
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: iStock It's a new year and that means a fresh start and outlook for 2022! Many of us set fitness goals as one of our top New Year's resolutions, but let's be honest, after January is over, it can be hard to keep up with your fitness routine and those…
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Fitting Exercise Into Your Busy Schedule
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: Tyler Nix Does your busy lifestyle make fitting exercise into your daily routine seem like a lost cause? Most of us carry hectic schedules and some days just sitting down to eat can pose a challenge. But, if you think there is no way you can fit one more thing…
Staying Fit During the Holidays
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo By: Cathy Pham The holidays are probably one of the hardest times of the year to stay fit with all the parties and decadent food and drinks within reach. But who doesn't like to indulge and enjoy themselves during the festive season without having to worry about the scale? Here are…
How to Cope with the Time Change
*By: Christi Shingara* Photo: Srikanta H. U The winter months can be long and grueling with the colder weather and that dreaded time change. Darkness starts setting in around 4:30pm, which can make the evenings feel like they go on forever. It is important to stay healthy and help our internal clock catch-up. Here are…
Easy Workouts During Your Lunch Break
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: Clique Images Is your daily schedule so cra-cra that you find it hard to make time for exercise? If the answer is yes, you might consider fitting in that much-needed workout over your lunch break. Whether you have 15, 20, 30-minutes or even an hour lunch break, here are some…
Exercises for a Strong Back
*By: Christi Shingara* The back is one of the most important parts of the body and also one that is more prone to stress and injury. To help maintain a strong back and prevent injury, certain exercises should be incorporated into your workout routine. Here are few that will give you a strong and sexy…
Motivating Yourself to Workout When Seasons Change
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo By:iStock.com We all know it's hard enough some days to get motivated to workout, but when the seasons change and it starts to get colder and darker earlier, it's even harder to find the motivation to workout. If you're finding the weather and time change a struggle, here are a few…
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Amp-up Your Treadmill Workouts!
*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: treadmillreviews.com As the weather gets colder, we may find ourselves exercising indoors more often and if you're an avid walker or runner, you may be taking your steps to the treadmill. If you dread the thought of working out on the treadmill, the good news is there are ways to…