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Green Exercise
Green Exercise: Reconnecting With Nature

Jun 30, 2023 06:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Prompted by a growing focus on reconnecting with nature, combined with the well-known benefits of physical exertion, outdoor workouts are all the rage in natural settings and urban parks.

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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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Spine Health
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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