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It’s How Many Reps You Do Well: Lifting Safely in Women & Weights
It’s been five weeks since Women & Weights started, and I think I’m becoming an expert!. I know the other women in the class, and they know me. Before Linda
What is Your Fitness Journey?
I am a fitness enthusiast! I love to run, bike, swim, weight lift, kayak, cross-country ski, rollerblade/ice skate, and I really enjoy yoga. I get asked a lot how I
Getting the Most Out of Yoga Class
Yoga is all about strength, flexibility, endurance and balance. It is an exercise modality that can stand alone but ideally yoga complements your other exercise plans. Because of yoga’s strengthening
Caffeine
For many, coffee is a regular part of the morning routine. But caffeine has evolved from simple cup of coffee or tea into the world of supplements, powders and energy
Never Miss Twice: Pursuing Growth in Women & Weights
The Sunday prior to week four of Women & Weights was Daylight Saving Time. My routine felt off, and my motivation felt nonexistent. Coupled with the time change was something
Confidence: Finding New Strength in Women & Weights
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Pilates For Better Balance
Pilates is a fantastic way to increase your ability to balance and be stable on your own two feet. This can help decrease risk of injury and prevent falling. Strengthening
Are You Under Eating?
Eating and proper nutrition are fuel for our bodies, and this is especially important when we start increasing the frequency or intensity of our workouts. When a person under eats
Take Time to Stretch
Cardio and strength training are an important part of any workout plan. Recovery is essential as well. For some of us, stretching is too often the first thing we let
Summer Time Grillin’
Finally summer is coming! The sun is out. Time to fire up the grill! A lot of foods that we grill (brats, ribs, burgers, brisket) can be high in saturated
The Principles of Pilates
Use of each of the nine Pilates Principles will enable you to better your own Pilates practice. They are formulated to give direction to the mind/body approach of Pilates. Treat
3 Running Workouts: Unlock Your Potential
I must admit, although I have been running for close to a decade now, for a long time I did not incorporate different running workouts. I usually set out with
