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5 tips for organizing your medical information

When it comes to staying healthy, organizing your medical information can be a big help. Medical issues wind up creating lots of information: prescription medicines to pick up and track, doctor’s information, symptoms that creep up, medical expense information, and more. Thus, it is vital to find a good way to keep track of all [...]

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7 smartphone apps that fuse music with fitness

Need some new music motivation for your fitness routine? Want the best tunes to enforce that New Year’s workout resolution? Here is a collection of apps that combine the love of music with exercise. Most of these smartphone apps are free or under two dollars, an easy purchase that can make a major difference in [...]

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The importance of strength training in an exercise program

Whether you’re looking to get generally fit and healthy, tone up or are training for a sporting event, everyone should make sure they’re building strength training into their fitness regime. While cardiovascular exercise is usually the star of the show when it comes to fitness, neglect your strength training and you’re missing out on a [...]

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Aurorae yoga mat

Aurorae Synergy yoga mat/towel Feature Highlights: Top surface: slip free microfiber towel Bottom surface: 5mm PER yoga mat Doesn’t bunch or move Ultra thick for comfort and protecting your joints 72” Extra long to fit all sizes No odor, durable, and long lasting Light weight and easy to carry Machine washable and easy to care [...]

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The benefits of biking to work

Exercise: if you’re reading this, chances are good that you just don’t get enough of it. According to the National Center for Health and Statistics, only 20.4% of adults actually meet the “standard” guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity. In the United States, that doesn’t add up to as many people as you would [...]

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Short on time? Create a 20-Minute workout.

Let’s say that you only had 20 minutes in your day to workout. What would you do? This is a common occurrence for many people, so short workouts need to be created. It just takes a little thought and you have to strip workouts down to the bare bones. But a great workout can still [...]

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5 Tips for staying in shape this summer

Summertime means blue skies, water parks, popsicles and vacations.  So many great things.  If you’re like me, you’ve packed every weekend out for the next two months.  There never seems to be enough time to squeeze everything in!  And sometimes that can mean not going to the gym and possibly not staying in shape.  I [...]

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Running: Why you should start today

Running is something a lot of people do and a lot more people wish they could do. It requires discipline, stamina, proper equipment, and strength of spirit, not to mention time and motivation. But the beauty of it, which is something you may not know, is that absolutely anyone can pick up this hobby on [...]

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Ballroom dancing - first dance

Many couples take ballroom dance classes prior to their wedding so that their first dance will look beautiful and flowing. My husband and I were among this group of participants. We took weekly classes that included one-on-one with an instructor and group classes. I absolutely LOVED it, and my husband found it somewhat fun . [...]

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5 Exercises for Couples

by Stacey Werner on 12.28.2011 · 10 comments

in Health & Fitness

As newlyweds are faced with the drastic changes of becoming married, they must struggle through stressful times together. One of the best ways to relieve the stress of a young marriage is by exercising together. Exercise promotes endorphins, which make people feel good and it helps individuals manage stress. Anger can be relieved through physical [...]

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