9 Benefits of Yoga
If you’ve done your “downward dog” yoga pose today, you’re probably feeling more relaxed. Regardless of your level of yoga expertise, if you’re practicing regularly, you can feel better from head to toe. Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits […]
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How to Do More Push Ups for Your Fitness Test
The push-up test is universally recognized as an excellent measure of upper body strength and endurance. For this reason, the push-up test is an essential part of military (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines) and first responder (police and firefighter) physical fitness […]
Read MoreYour no B.S. guide to losing weight in the New Year
No fads. No junk science. Here’s what to eat and how to get moving to slim down — and stay that way — in 2020 and beyond. Want to lose weight in 2020? It’s time to cut the crap. And […]
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9 Healthy and Hearty Ground Beef Casseroles
Check out the great recipes for healthy casseroles on this great website! CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK! ENJOY!! While casseroles are a great weeknight go-to option, traditional casseroles are often loaded with fat and calories. This collection of beef casserole […]
Read MoreWalking: Your steps to health
Exciting benefits of walking for heart health, including lower risk of heart attack and stroke Updated: October 13, 2020 Published: April, 2010 Why should you start walking for heart health? Walking doesn’t get the respect it deserves, either for its […]
Read MoreHealthy Snacks for Your Winter Holiday Party
Healthy Snacks for Your Winter Holiday Party Elf Wands (Frozen Grapes) This snack might just take the cake (er, grapes?) for the best-tasting, healthiest snack yet. Alternate threading green and red grapes onto a skewer, and then freeze assembled wands […]
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The Principle of Progression in Weight Training
The principle of progression in endurance training implies that there is an optimal level of overload that should be achieved, as well as an optimal time frame for this overload to occur.1 The Progression Principle instructs that the overload process should not […]
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Winter fitness: Safety tips for exercising outdoors
Dressing in layers, protecting your hands and feet, and paying attention to the forecast can help you stay safe and warm while exercising outdoors in cold weather. By Mayo Clinic Staff Frigid temperatures can discourage even the most motivated exercisers. […]
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BASIC LENTIL SOUP
Basic Lentil Soup (adapted from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything Vegetarian) Obviously, Bittman calls for vegetable broth (or water) in his Vegetarian cookbook, but since I’m not actually a vegetarian, I usually use chicken broth. How much salt you need to […]
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No More Backaches: 15 Great Moves for a Stronger Back
If you’ve ever had a backache, you know just how miserable it can be. Every movement your body makes will engage your back in some way, so a hurt one means you’re down and out — which is no fun […]
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