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Jan 072014

How to have a healthy body for running

Categories: Exercise, Outdoor, What Works Blog|

A popular trend in the past few years has been couch to 5k. Many “unfit” people have been successfully motivated to begin a fit lifestyle by lacing up their tennis shoes and hitting the road. I applaud these individuals for their enthusiasm and dedication. After the 5k many undertake racing a mini marathon, and for some, a full marathon or ...

Dec 102013

Best Exercises to Get into Shape

Categories: Exercise, Gym, What Works Blog|

Those new to a workout environment may be overwhelmed by the variety of exercises to choose from. A fitness professional knows that not all exercises are created equal. Depending on your fitness level, some can even be dangerous. So where should you start if you are a newbee? Workouts can take place anywhere: gym, living room, outdoors. This workout requires ...

Dec 042013

7 Things to Buy for Great Home Fitness

Categories: Exercise, Gym, What Works Blog|

We humans only do what we want to do. Many of us want to be healthy and fit, but it’s not always convenient. Make your goals fool-proof by supplying everything you need for a great workout at home. Run through a quick routine before or after work, or during breaks between college classes. Call a fitness coach to customize a routine ...

Nov 182013

How to determine healthy body size

Categories: Nutrition and Weight Loss, What Works Blog|

I came across some helpful information today that I would like to pass on. This article from Fitness Magazine summarizes the basics of metabolic function. You will learn what causes our bodies to burn calories, and what creates the slow-down of our metabolisms with age. Read on if you want to be informed about how you can best burn calories and ...

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