One way I cope with February is to plan an annual trip up north for skiing. This time, I had a moment of doubt as I recalled day two of […]
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A Core Curriculum for 2020
Start a stronger New Year by mastering the plank
Of all the ways to begin a new year, fitness-wise, there is one I think deserves to be at the top of the list. It’s simple and central. And it’s […]
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How to Fit In Fitness
Fifteen minutes will elevate your mood
This is either the most wonderful time of the year or the hardest and most stressful. Either way, for most of us, it’s a time when exercise routines lag. It’s […]
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Overcoming the Smartphone Slump
Good posture can improve digestion, breathing, and even mood
It’s too bad so many of us are taught about good posture as merely a matter of virtue or aesthetics. Good posture is actually a matter of good health, starting […]
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Strength Training and the Art of Pushing the Envelope
‘No pain, no gain’ is the wrong idea
Strength training is good for you, and not just for increasing muscle mass. It increases bone density and even improves cardiovascular health. But a lot of people have trouble making […]
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Balancing Act
Try this at home: Simple exercises for a steadier future
We all strive to find balance in life. In a physical sense, it’s central to everything that we do from walking to surfing and from gardening to high-intensity sports. The […]