Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
I was a kid when I went on my first hike with my mother. We were at a county park that had trails and playgrounds. She decided we needed to take a little walk in the woods. I was not pleased. I thought it would be a real struggle. What I really wanted to do […]
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Saturday, June 6 is American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day. Whether you are planning your first hike or you 100th hike, finding the best hiking trails in your area is the first step to a great hiking experience. There are numerous hiking trails that you can choose from, but researching the park and the trails […]
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Happy May 1! This is my favorite time of year. The days are getting warmer and longer. The wildflowers are in bloom, and everyone seems so eager to get out and enjoy the sun and become more active. Since we moved to California, we have been day hiking almost every weekend for the past four […]
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Have you heard of HIIT? HIIT or high-intensity interval training, is a workout technique where you give maximum, one hundred percent work through fast, intense bursts of activity, followed by a brief recovery periods. This style of training gets your heart rate up and keeps it up the entire workout, burning more fat in less […]
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When we moved from snowy Illinois to warm California earlier this year, we knew we wanted to take advantage of all of the great activities that our area had in store for us. We are surrounded by miles of bike trails and parks that are just waiting to be explored, so I vowed this year […]
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At the beginning of the year, I took on a new exercise and diet regimen that consisted of me going to the gym 5 times a week. It was working out well for me, and then my husband got a new job. Gone were the early mornings “me time” workouts. I could only squeeze in […]
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Being a mom, whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, can take a huge toll on your mind, body, and soul. Regardless if you have one or 10 kids, there are days where you really need a breather from all that goes on in your daily life. Occasionally we all get the […]
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It is no doubt that long commutes and even longer work days create an environment of inactivity. Sedentary lifestyles, such as a desk jobs, increase the risk of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, lower back pain, and cancer. It is imperative for the modern worker to maintain a healthy weight and get adequate exercise. Below […]
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As a personal trainer and healthcare provider, I often get asked what is the best exercise and diet to maintain good health. It is actually quite shocking how many people are not aware of what it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Adopting a consistent diet and exercise regimen are essential to good health and […]
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Body weight and shape are determined by a combination of muscles, fluid and body fat. Losing body fat is the primary means of losing weight and can be accomplished in a variety of means from aerobic conditioning to strength training activities. read more Related articles Nutrition Kids Need to Grow Cardio or Strength […]
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