At long last, that oppressive summer heat is starting to wear off. It’s time to get outdoors again! Need some inspiration for outdoor workout ideas? Here are several ideas, including a few you can get the entire family involved in. Boot camps. If you like the camaraderie of group exercise, but you’re sick of the gym, consider an outdoor boot camp for an outdoor workout. Many groups hold early-morning sessions in the ...
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You think you’re doing everything right… and yet, the scale isn’t budging. What are the reasons why you are not losing weight? There are many aspects of our daily life that we don’t ever stop to think about. A lot of us are on auto pilot and don’t realize that some of our behaviors are actually working against us. Here are a few underlying factors that are to blame for your ...
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Food fads come and go. But some foods stand the test of time for their proven nutritional benefits. Here are five superfoods you should consider adding to your diet: 1. Blueberries. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, including Vitamin C, and are a great source of Vitamin A and fiber. Best of all, this superfood is available year-round! The North American blueberry season runs April through September. Then South America imports berries from ...
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Peer support may be one of the most influential determiners of whether you reach and maintain your health-related goals. You can go it alone, sure, but let’s face it: The pressure to fall off the wagon is everywhere, and it’s intense. Having a support system like a workout buddy (or a squad of buddies!) can significantly influence your ability not just to lose weight, but keep it off, and stick ...
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Do you like to go all-out during your workouts? There’s nothing wrong with pushing yourself and setting goals. That’s how we get better. It’s easy to forget, though, that you’ve got to allow yourself the opportunity for workout recovery from those intense exercise sessions. You’ve likely heard this before, but it bears repeating: Amping up your workout several notches at once puts you at risk for injury. If you’re striving for ...
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