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Don't Forget the Water

During any fitness regime it is important to maintain your body's fluid balance. This is something that can be so easily overlooked, and the effects of water depletion will place considerable stress on the ability of the body to cope with exercise, ultimately reducing performance. Our body weight consists of about 60% water; muscles are 72% water.... >Full Story

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High-Tech Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Know what the busiest day of the year is for sending flowers? More flowers are sent on Mother's day then on any other day of the year. While floral arrangements are always appreciated by moms, wouldn't it be nice to give something a bit more personal, more fun and beneficial? Moms of all ages tend to put everyone else first... >Read More



Pump It Up

I knew there was a problem when I realized that my control top pantyhose were completely out of control. They snickered at me when I even glanced in their direction and then gave me that "you've got to be kidding" look. Then as I was looking at a friend's photos, I saw a plump lady wearing a suit just like... >Read More



Putting a Spring in Your Step

My kids keep asking me if I’ll bounce on the new trampoline with them. I keep telling them that I can bounce without the trampoline. Besides I could get hurt on that thing. Not just the average compound-fracture-when-you-splatter-on-the-ground kind of injury. No, women over 40 don’t want to sass gravity. For instance, a younger woman can see...... >Read More



Boost Your Energy

Instead of grabbing a coffee or a sugary snack for a quick energy fix, here are five healthy ways you can instantly energize yourself. 1.  Belly breathing Stress and poor posture are just a couple reasons why our breath doesn’t make it all the way through our lungs. When you chest breathe, only a small volume of air is drawn in.... >Read More



A Twist On Exercise

Lately, we've been hearing a lot about low fat food products. Funny thing is, despite eating lower fat, we're not getting any smaller. Fact: whether low fat or high fat calories . . . when you add excesses up, weight gain occurs. Food is essential to life. We need it for survival. But if you're apt to choose too much, there's... >Read More



What Activities Are Preventing You From Exercising?

Do you have every intention to exercise today? Did you wake up thinking today will be the day to start your new life, yet, still find yourself going to bed disappointed in yourself? You are not alone! For many, it can seem impossible to find time to exercise. But wait, isn't it time to stop making excuses and examine what... >Read More



Putting Your Heart and Lungs To Work

Most of you have heard the word "aerobics". Though often used when talking about fitness, it is often misunderstood. The word "aerobic" means "with oxygen" - and oxygen is the key to your body's energy. Here is how it works: Energy comes into the body in the form of food. The body then stores this energy in a chemical form... >Read More


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