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Water Workout Report
[disclosure] Happy Friday! Water workouts, those that are in a swimming pool are ideal for a number of reasons. It lets you get outside to get some vitamin D and more fresh air, plus is a fun activity for the family. Pool workouts are also fun, which provides better encouragement to work out while you have a good time. This makes it much easier to stick with your workouts. Take a look at how you can turn a swimming pool into your own gym. What Do You Need for Your Pool Workout? If you have access to a swimming pool, whether at home or a local gym, there are…
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Tips for Getting Workouts In While on Vacation
Happy Friday! The kids are finally out of school! Summer has officially begun! In honor of the start of summer—and the start of summer travel–this Friday’s post will focus on how you can keep up your exercise routines while travelling. In fact, there are a lot of opportunities to get in a good workout, no matter where you are. Just because you’re spending the day at the beach doesn’t mean you can’t also get in your daily exercise. Here are some tips for staying fit during vacation. 5 Tips for Staying Fit on Vacation 1. Add Exercise to Your Travel Itinerary Are you about to take a vacation? Therefore, you…
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Yoga 101: A Review of 5 Traditions
[disclosure] Good morning! I have been looking forward to this post for a while… What Is Yoga? Yoga can seem complicated, but it isn’t as complex as it may appear. The practice came to the west back in 1893 when one of India’s celebrated gurus, Swami Vivekananda, was welcomed at the World Fair in Chicago. He’s now known for having sparked the West’s interest in yoga. Literally, the word yoga comes from the Sanskrit term Yug, which means: “to yoke, bind, join, or direct one’s attention”. At the same time, it can also imply concepts such as fusion, union, and discipline. In essence, yoga is most commonly understood as…
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Spring Week: Day 5 — Hiking: Could You Add This to Your Fitness Routine?
It’s Finally Spring Week Day 5: Hiking It’s the end of It’s Finally Spring Week. Have you been enjoying your freebies this week! Yesterday’s post was a little different than my typically Friday posts – it looked at several ways to get in a workout but not a specific fitness discipline. However, today’s post goes back to form: a deeper look into an exercise that would be suitable for beginners. It just happens to be one of the forms of exercise mentioned yesterday – one that works well with the spring theme. Hiking! Spring is a great time of hiking: the weather is nicer, and the trees and flowers…
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Spring Week: Day 4 — Getting Your Family Outside
It’s Finally Spring Week Day 4: Getting Your Family Active Outside Did you enjoy your day off? I did (except for the blood draw)! I used it to get a little rest and to get better organized. There’s always more to do! During the Spring, it’s a great time not only to restart your healthy lifestyle, but to take advantage of the outdoors. You should include your family in these opportunities as well. Depending on where you live, the weather is finally starting to warm up, which means you can do some outdoor family activities that will keep everyone active. Here are a few to try during the…
