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7 Benefits of Group Fitness Classes

Group fitness is a great way to get your exercise routine started. Group Fitness offers a variety of training techniques, environments, and challenging workouts. You don’t have to be a professional dancer or a kick boxing expert; it’s all about getting your heart rate up and having a good time. Continue reading

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Are You Ready to Lose Weight?

Your weight loss success ultimately depends on your commitment to the challenge. Ask yourself the following questions to help you get on track and stay consistent with your weight loss. Continue reading

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How Many Calories Are Used in Typical Activities?

Participation in regular physical activity and sports can help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and maintaining long term weight loss. When it comes to weight management, people vary greatly in how much physical activity they need to hit their desired weight loss goals. Continue reading

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April is National Stress Awareness Month

Are you feeling stress? While some stress is normal, too much stress can impact your physical health and emotional well-being. We all have experienced stress at work. In fact, one in four people say they have missed work due to work-related stress. Continue reading

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Benefits of Seasonal Foods

Still having a hard time committing to a healthier diet? Picking fresh seasonal foods can help you transition into healthier eating habits. Take the time this weekend to head out to the farmer’s market and select two or three of spring’s freshest ingredients and then incorporate them into a meal or snack! Continue reading

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Healthe Recipes: Spinach, and Roasted Red Pepper Quiche

Looking for an easy brunch item for Easter Sunday. This recipe will be sure to please the crowd and the best part is you can make the it a day ahead so all you have to do is pop it in the oven on the morning of your festivities. Continue reading

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Experience a Fitness Trail

Have you ever noticed an outdoor fitness trail installed along a walking or jogging trail? A fitness trail consists of mini workout stations with instructional signs and exercise equipment designed to give you a well-balanced full body workout. The exercises have been carefully designed to include exercises for: flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength and muscle endurance. Continue reading

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Spring Into Health

Spring is here which means it is time for you to declutter your life and improve your health. Typically, spring brings thoughts of cleaning out your closet but it also happens to be the perfect time to cleanse your body and recharge your weight loss efforts. This spring take advantage of the warmer weather by getting outdoors and increasing your activity levels, as well as, satisfying your taste buds by incorporating healthier “seasonal” foods into your diet. Here are just a few ideas that could help you spring into action: Continue reading

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Healthy or Not So Healthy Food?

I have come across several articles lately warning the consumer how the food industry is using creative buzz words like “low fat,” “multi-grain” and “high fiber” to make the consumer believe that they are eating healthy. However, if you were to read the ingredient label in addition to the nutritional label you may be surprised. Continue reading

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Change Your Exercise Attitude

Commitment to healthy eating and daily exercise are key to seeing any weight loss results. But what if you seem to lack the desire to exercise? Here are a few tips that will help you adjust your attitude and keep you focused on your end goals: Continue reading