I recently read a couple of very encouraging articles that I would like to share with you:
The first story is about an amazing individual that is on the verge of making the Olympic swimming team, as the oldest female swimmer in the history of the Olympic games. Her name is Dara Torres. The other article [...]

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I love gadgets! Take a close look at these….very interesting. Possibly even helpful in your healthy world!

MBT The anti-shoe
“MBT creates a natural instability underfoot, which stimulates and exercises the body’s supporting muscle system.”
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foldable Mountain Bike- “At [...]

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In the Boot Camp class we are introduced to new tools into our workout routines. A very effective tool that has been inserted into our workout “scene” are the TRX Bands.
“What is a TRX Band?”

With the TRX Bands you use your own bodyweight to create resistance as you train. That’s all you need - [...]

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About three years ago I started my fitness journey, and at the time I convinced myself that it was to difficult for me to tackle all of my food issues, so I stuck with lots and lots of work outs. I figured if I could take on the “food monster” by burning more calories [...]

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I like lists…they keep me thinking!
Some interesting lists:

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The Top Ten Reasons That Kids Should Exercise
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Top Ten Sports Injuries and some treatments - The injury that I have most often (hip flexor) is not on the list. If you have questions about any of the listed injuries, an excellent online resource is MyFamilyDoctor.*
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Top 10: Ways To [...]

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Do we get enough exercise from our daily activities? I probably am repeating myself but why not?
“Most Americans get little vigorous exercise at work or during leisure hours. Today, only a few jobs require vigorous physical activity. People usually ride in cars or buses and watch TV during their free time rather than be physically [...]

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How about some fun healthy gadgets?
treadmill-based workstation?

Nutritional Food-Scale
Blender Bottle
Cereal On the Go

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Considering that abdominals are such a simple group of muscles, it’s amazing how much energy we put into optimizing them. From performing many daily crunches to trying the latest can’t-fail ab gadget, there’s a long list of methods for training your midsection. I always find my way back to the basics. The wonderful thing about [...]

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“Maybe I will skip my work out today?” Do you ever have those days that you just don’t feel like doing anything?
I am challenged multiple days each week to stay on task…..I do a Boot Camp class at LifeTimeFitness M, W, Fr. and it is an early one, my alarm reminds at 3:30am how early [...]

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In my previous post Hip Flexor and Fitness I shared with you some of my challenges in overcoming injuries, specifically the hip flexor. One very important tool that I have used in my preventative and recovery routine has been the foam roller, yes I said foam roller. “What is a foam roller?”

I would describe it [...]

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