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Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Jyl Steinback

The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness.

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Skiing for Fitness and Pure Fun: Tips for Enjoying Alpine and Nordic Styles

Oct 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Randy Kambic

Whether it’s the thrill of alpine skiing downhill or the serene pleasure of Nordic cross-country skiing, strapping on skis makes winter more enjoyable.

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The Joy of Movement: Dancing Boosts Our Health and Happiness

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives.

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Aging Gracefully: How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Whether getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure.

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Take a Silent Hike: Tips for Walking Mindfully in Nature

Aug 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sheila Julson

Author and nature educator Joseph Bharat Cornell affirms that silent hikes help instill a sense of vibrant calmness. He created an outdoor learning strategy named Flow Learning, which is highly recommended by the U.S. National Park Service.

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The Great Nature Gym: Outdoor Workouts Make the Most of Summer

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Studies show that outdoor workouts improve mental well-being and result in greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement.

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The Exercise Power of E-Bikes: Get a Workout on an Easier Ride

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Discover the health, environmental and other benefits of riding pedal-assist electric bicycles.

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Optimum Hydration: It's Not Just About Drinking Water

May 02, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

“Drinking enough water allows for healthy digestion and detoxification, supports hunger control and improves the appearance of your skin, eyes and hair.”

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Spirited Strides: Power Walk to Better Fitness

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Power walking – taking longer strides and using the arms to propel motion – amps up cardiovascular benefits and takes metabolic conditioning to another level.

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A Weekend Warrior Survival Guide: Prevention, First-Aid and Recovery

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Weekend warrior injuries can be serious, taking months and even surgery to be resolved. With prevention, simple exercises and minimal investment of time, most suffering can be avoided.

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Power Up Your Workouts: A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, plant-based protein, we amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging.

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Whole-Person Fitness: Current Trends in Wellness Tools

Jan 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Maya Whitman

Current fitness wearables even include rings that offer more detailed biometric data including blood pressure, heart rate, sleep and calories burned. With some smartwatches now priced under $50, it’s clear why the business marketing firm Grandview Research predicts significant annual growth for such products for the next six years.

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