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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: 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: 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…
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*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…
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*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…
*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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*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: iStock.com Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, especially when it comes to fitness. With the dog days of summer behind us, we can now take advantage of the crisp, cool, and more comfortable temperatures that fall brings. Here are some fitness tips to consider to keep…
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*By: Megan Deppen* Photo: Amazon.com Are you thinking about purchasing a treadmill but have no clue where to start? With so many types of treadmills on the market these days, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. I'm definitely no treadmill expert, however I have used numerous treadmills throughout my…
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