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Dumbbell Shoulder Workouts
Looking to tone and sculpt your shoulders but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place! First, let’s dive into the importance of training the shoulder muscles. Your shoulders are the most mobile joints Read more
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Fit Tip: 4th of July Bodyweight HIIT Workout
Summer is here, the kids are out of school, and many of us have stored up our vacation days for travel around the big Fourth of July Holiday. Celebrating Independence Day often means lounging around on the beach or by the pool, sipping cocktails, eating delicious Read more
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Fit Tip: Beginner CrossFit Workout
CrossFit has been around almost twenty years. It focuses on functional movements that are usually done for time. Most people feel that CrossFit is bad for you or you can get hurt, but really consider this is Read more
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Feast Of Kings: Roasted Duck with Potatoes and Figs
I love to entertain. I know I sound like a crazy person as I have 2 children, both under 5, and entertaining can be a bit stressful even without kids involved. However, I love to cook and try new Read more
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Greek Momma Goddess Dip
The holidays are over and so is my focus on heavy meals and comfort food. I like to move back into the light, crisp flavors that include a lot of vegetables as the focus of the meal. This helps to regulate any holiday weight gain I may have incurred as well as to get my children back to their normal eating routine. Read more
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Fit Tip: Leg Day Pain: DOMS Explained
You've heard the jokes, you've seen the memes, you've felt the pain, but still you may wonder why does leg day hurt so much? Read more
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Fit Tip: Dumbbell Workout for Cyclists
Whether you ride a bike recreationally or competitively, strength training is for you. If you ride for fun, strength training can help make your rides more enjoyable while helping to keep you injury-free. Stronger legs will Read more
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Roux Recipe for Soup & Sauce Bases
Have you always wondered how to add a smooth, thick texture to your soups and sauces? Roux, pronounced RU, is a cooked mixture of equal parts flour and butter. It is the thickening agent Read more
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Fit Tip: Best Exercises for Total Body Strength
When I started working out, I had no idea what I was doing in the gym. I made some progress simply by showing up consistently, but my results would have been much greater if I had a better plan. Back then there was no internet. You Read more
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Kid Approved Turkey Chili
Imagine the terror, you are having a sleep over with multiple children who are picky eaters including a few who have a list of dietary restrictions! Cooking for children, especially not your own is more terrifying than cooking for a president! Not an exaggeration. Read more
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Fit Tip: How to Mix Strength Training with Cardio
I was preparing to run my first 5k. Being a competitive person I wouldn't be happy with just finishing the run. I had to do my best. I knew I wasn't going to win, as the winners of these local races had sub 5 minute miles and the Read more
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Fit Tip: Shaping Summer Abs
Summer abs… two words that give many of us anxiety. The idea of putting on a swimsuit or baring our midsection after hiding behind winter clothes can be daunting. This has been on my mind a lot lately after having Read more