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Finding Fulfillment in Retirement

May 31, 2023 11:00AM ● By Albert Lavenziano

The dream of retirement is often an end goal, but for many, the reality has been less than wonderful.

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Straighten Up and Feel Right: Tips for Good Posture and a Healthy Spine

May 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Cristina Parker, PT, DPT

Healthy postures encourage proper alignment of body structures, while unhealthy postures can lead to a host of issues, including muscle and joint pain, balance impairment and decreased mobility.

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Skin Fitness
Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By David J. Sautter

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin.

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Muscular Recovery
Muscular Maintenance 101: How to Repair Muscles After Exercise

Mar 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM CPT, FNS, PES, ACE SCS

In any fitness regimen, rest and muscle recovery are just as important as strength training or cardio workouts. Here are a few scientifically proven approaches that promote tissue repair.

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BENEFITS OF HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING
Work Harder and Smarter: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training

Feb 27, 2023 07:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

A High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout consists of a series of short bursts of intense activity interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity movement called “active recovery”.

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Rhythms of the Heart: Improving Mood With Vagus Nerve Toning

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

Toning the vagus nerve with meditation, breathing techniques or the use of technology is important to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood.

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Fitness Delivered: Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

Adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to healthy habits for the long haul.

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Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Jyl Steinback

The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness.

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Skiing for Fitness and Pure Fun: Tips for Enjoying Alpine and Nordic Styles

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Randy Kambic

Whether it’s the thrill of alpine skiing downhill or the serene pleasure of Nordic cross-country skiing, strapping on skis makes winter more enjoyable.

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Relax the Body with Thai Massage

Sep 30, 2022 07:30AM

Thai massage is an active form of massage using gentle pressure and dynamic stretching to relax the whole body.

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The Balance of Yin Yoga

Sep 30, 2022 07:30AM

Let’s talk about a balanced yoga practice. This starts with acknowledging the different energies in the body: yin and yang.

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World-Renowned Tai Chi Master and Daoist Monk Brings Global Revolution to Tucson

Sep 30, 2022 07:30AM

Recent Tucson transplant Monk Yun Rou (meaning Soft Cloud) brings a unique opportunity to reduce stress, strengthen immunity and improve longevity

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The Joy of Movement: Dancing Boosts Our Health and Happiness

Sep 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives.

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Aging Gracefully: How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young

Aug 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Whether getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure.

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Tadasana – Standing on Your Own Two Feet

Jul 31, 2022 09:00AM ● By Naomi Greene

Feeling empowered occurs on several levels—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. In yoga philosophy, everything flows from the mental or intellectual level to the verbal level, and finally to the physical level.

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