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Five Ways to Find Time
Today’s contribution is by Catherine Leggette, B.S., ACSM-EP – Wellness Associate at MB Body Shop. Have you tried time and time again to work out, but life keeps getting in the way? Kids, work, meetings…oh my! Here are a few tips to try to get your workout in and still have time for everything…
Read MoreWhat is the Deal with HITT?
Today’s contribution is by Jacob Yount, B.S, ACSM-EP – Wellness Coordinator and Personal Trainer at Phoenix Athletic Club Those 4 letters together seem a little intense. The acronym itself seems like it hurts, but it doesn’t, and it is a great way to change the pace of your cardiovascular exercise. If you are like me,…
Read MoreRun Safe, Run Smart
Today’s contribution is from Big Peach Running Co. Whether you run or walk in the dark or during daylight hours, a good safety plan is just as important as a good training plan. Gearing Up To See and Be Seen: If you train before the sun rises or after it sets, are you dressed like…
Read MoreSnooze or Lose!
Today’s contribution is from Ryan Kivlin, B.S, M.S, CSCS, Wellness Associate at Barbara Cox Fitness Center Sleep. It’s an essential factor for recovering from your day whether you are physically active or not. The human body reacts to various stimuli throughout the day which affects the nervous system. Things like exposure to fluorescent light, constant sound…
Read MoreStretching Basics
Today’s contribution is from Big Peach Running Co. Avoid injury and fatigue, learn how to stretch properly. WHO Should Stretch? Anyone and everyone who regularly runs, walks, hikes, bikes or participates in other physical activities. WHAT/WHERE Should You Stretch? The major muscle groups used for your activity. Runners for example need to stretch their legs and glutes.…
Read MoreProduce: Beyond Fresh
Today’s contribution is from Good Measure Meals’Olivia Burbi, MS, RDN, LD While the world of nutrition research may sometimes seem uncertain, one recommendation remains the same: eat your fruits and vegetables! Fruits and veggies are nutritional powerhouses, but are still widely under-consumed by most Americans. They are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients,…
Read MoreSelecting the Right Running Shoe
Today’s contribution is from Big Peach Running Co. Want to become a better runner? For many of us simply spending more time running can attain a substantial improvement in performance. Pretty simple, right? Run more – get better at it. Of course, having a well-conceived training plan as opposed to simply logging junk miles will…
Read MoreIs Sea Salt healthier than Iodized Salt?
Today’s contribution is from Good Measure Meals’ Sarah Shanahan MS, RDN, LD Let’s face it, salt makes food taste good – and we consume a lot of it. Most of the sodium we consume doesn’t even come from a salt shaker, but from packaged foods and eating out. We know that consuming too much leads…
Read MoreMilk Myths
Today’s contribution is from Good Measure Meals’ Alissa Palladino, MS, RDN, LD If you’re feeling confused about milk these days, you’re not alone. Check out the dairy section of any supermarket and you’re sure to find an endless variety of dairy and non-dairy alternatives. Cow’s milk, soy milk, almond milk… with so many options and competing…
Read MoreHeart Rate Zones
Today’s contribution is from Big Peach Running Co There are a lot of runners that don’t understand the reasons for training using a plan that is based on heart rate zones. We’ll explain how heart rate based training can help improve your performance on race day! Many times runners don’t understand that despite running 3-5 times…
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