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The Long Journey — A Nurse Shares his Path to Healthy Living
"It's not always the motivation, it's the commitment." – Scott Martin, 46 Meet Scott: nurse, dad and mountain biker. While it may sound like he has it all, it was a long journey to gain what he has today. Before Read more
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Fit Tip Thursday: How to do a Perfect Bench Press
Walk into any gym on the first day of the week and you will inevitably have a difficult time getting on a weight bench. So much so, that Mondays are often referred to as "Bench Press Day" by fitness professionals, Read more
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The Six-Minute Standing Ab Workout
So you want to tone your midsection, but really don’t feel like getting down on the floor? Great news – You don’t have to. Yes, you can work your abdominals without lying on your back and performing an endless number Read more
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Fit Tip Thursday: The Three-Minute Strong Shoulder Workout
The shoulder is our most mobile joint, and therefore the most susceptible to injury. The stronger the muscles of the shoulder are though, the less likely we are to have problems and associated pain. Activities of daily living including lifting Read more
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10 Healthy Lunch Ideas for Back to School
Yesterday I looked at the calendar and was shocked to see a date circled red with 1st Day of School on it. Yikes! How did that happen? Read more
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7 Tips for Running in the Rain
When I wake up pre-dawn and see rain, I take that as a divine message that Mother Earth wants me to do a treadmill workout instead of a trail run (or go back to sleep…). But if you are training for an event like Read more
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Earth Day Workout: Find Your Inner Animal
In honor of Earth Day, I’ve created a workout inspired by animal exercises you can do with your kids. If you want to challenge yourself you can also add weight using a weight plate from your home gym, dumbbells or a sandbag. Read more
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Weeknight Wonder: Shrimp Scampi
This classic recipe makes a simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce that goes well with a pile of pasta or with a hunk of crusty bread. Read more
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Valentine's Day: Kid Friendly Cranberry Yogurt Dip
This year Valentine's Day is on a Monday. I don't know about you but after a long day at work the last thing you want to do is spend hours cooking a meal for your Read more
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Love, Hearts, and Cardio Workouts
It's Valentine's Day – the day of love and hearts – and what better way to show your heart how much you love it than by doing a cardio workout! When you do a cardio workout, your muscles need an Read more
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Quick At-Home Workout for Toned Legs
If you think leg exercises are going to make you look bulky then you don't know squat! All puns aside, squats and lunges are two of the best exercises to tone your legs. And ladies, women don't tend to build Read more
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3 Biggest Fitness Challenges for New Moms and Tips to Solve Them
I never planned on entering a bodybuilding competition as a 38-year-old mother of two, but I was desperate. My life was a mess. Business failing, marriage failing, fifty pounds overweight. And that’s when I got the invitation Read more