5 Ways to Build New Healthy Fitness Habits Today

Are you the type of person that will read something one time, try it out, and then the next day make it part of your routine and habits? If so, then yea!  However, many of us are not like that. It is hard to create new (and sometimes unwanted) habits and stick with them.  I […]

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Start Now to Prioritize Your Fitness Goals

If one of your friends needed help, you would show up for them?  Would you stop what you are doing and prioritize them and their needs?   My guess is that yes, you would do this for your friends and loved ones.  The next question is do you prioritize yourself?  If you do, great, if not, […]

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Nothing is More Exhausting than the Healthy Habit that is Never Started

We seem to have tasks that never get to the top of the list.  They are always on the back burner.  In other words, something that can be done at any time is often done at no time.  My list would include washing windows, purging unused Christmas decorations, sweeping the basement floor, etc. These tasks […]

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Mental Resilience/Fitness: How Physical Training Strengthens Your Mind

Does physical exercise improve mental focus?  The answer is a strong YES.  Physical training and mental resilience are connected.  Regular physical activity is not only a powerful tool for fitness.  We will look at some details of mental resilience/fitness: how physical training strengthens your mind. Strengthen Your Mind Regular exercise has many benefits for brain […]

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What are the Big Five Crucial Components for a Body’s Health?

In the context of fitness, body composition refers to the breakdown of your body into different elements like fat, organs, bone, muscle, and water. It’s a more detailed comprehensive measure of health and fitness than simply looking at body weight or the number on the scale. Even though that is very helpful information, looking into those elements […]

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Healthy Longevity is the Name of the Game

I don’t run, lift weights, bike, and stay active to impress others. That is not my intention.  I do it because I don’t want the alternative.  I don’t want my body to decline as I age because of inactivity.   For me, healthy longevity is the name of the game. Our bodies reflect our lifestyle, how […]

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Does The Day-After Soreness Mean You’re Doing It Right?

Let’s talk about that surprising ache you feel the morning after a good lift. Post-workout muscle soreness is common and normal. Does that day-after soreness mean you’re doing it right?  That post-lifting pain is where the magic happens. The other day I worked on my adductor muscles.  They are a group of muscles inside your […]

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Unlock Your Best Self: 5 More Habits for a Healthier Lifestyle

There is never just one magical key that unlocks the door to health and fitness. It takes the continuous repetition of several basic habits that are incorporated into our routines. In addition to the basic habits, to unlock your best self, there are 5 more habits for a healthier lifestyle. Basic Habits We know that to […]

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The Value of Body Weight Exercises

Bodyweight exercises are workouts that use the body’s own weight as resistance.  This means that no other equipment such as weights or machines are needed.  It is a type of physical activity where you use your weight to build strength, endurance, and power.  Let’s dig into the value of body weight exercises. Body Weight Exercises […]

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How to Create a Balanced Fitness Plan for Long-Term Success

For long-term success, a fitness routine needs to be integrated into your daily routine. It is not just a chore to accomplish but rather a consistent habit that is developed. Focus on strength training, cardio, flexibility/stretching, and healthy eating and prioritize these consistent habits.  Hope you enjoy this simple guide on how to create a […]

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