• Jump Start

    Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular (heart/lung) workout. It's comparable in benefits to jogging. ...

    Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular (heart/lung) workout. It's comparable in benefits to jogging. However, there's less impact and it's easier on the joints than running since you can do it by ...

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  • Don't Shop When You're Hungry

    We’ve all been there. You’re unpacking groceries from a trip to the store and uncover some questionable p ...

    We’ve all been there. You’re unpacking groceries from a trip to the store and uncover some questionable purchases. Most times, these items are not the smart, healthy choices you typically make. It daw ...

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  • Tracking Calories Can Help You Lose Weight

    One of the simplest truths about fitness is if you want to lose weight, you need to be in a caloric defic ...

    One of the simplest truths about fitness is if you want to lose weight, you need to be in a caloric deficit. So, you need to be burning off more calories than you are taking in. Ergo, tracking calorie ...

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  • Boost Your Metabolism

    Poor lifestyle habits, including repetitive weight gain and loss, can program your body to operate at a s ...

    Poor lifestyle habits, including repetitive weight gain and loss, can program your body to operate at a slower rate. When your body’s metabolic (activity) rate is slow, it’s less efficient at burning ...

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  • Lawn Bowling: A Sport for Any Age

    Lawn bowling is popular among young and old in Australia and England. There, it’s appreciated as an ideal ...

    Lawn bowling is popular among young and old in Australia and England. There, it’s appreciated as an ideal lifetime sport and social activity for all ages. Here in Canada, lawn bowling is played mostly ...

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  • Add More Challenge to Your Walking Workout

    Walking is a fun and easy way to keep fit – most anyone can do it! And it’s an activity you can do wherev ...

    Walking is a fun and easy way to keep fit – most anyone can do it! And it’s an activity you can do wherever your travels take you. Even at a moderate pace of three miles per hour (for at least 30 minu ...

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  • Fitting Fitness into the New Year

    Finding time for exercise can be just as challenging as actually doing it. Making it convenient is the ke ...

    Finding time for exercise can be just as challenging as actually doing it. Making it convenient is the key to fitting it into your busy day. And keep in mind any physical activity counts, not just for ...

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  • Dance for Good Health

    Dancing is a great workout for the mind and body. A 150-pound adult can burn about 150 calories doing 30 ...

    Dancing is a great workout for the mind and body. A 150-pound adult can burn about 150 calories doing 30 minutes of moderate social dancing. And by concentrating on your dance steps, you’ll boost brai ...

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  • Tips for Buying Exercise Machines

    Home exercise equipment offers a convenient, effective workout with the added bonus of comfort and privac ...

    Home exercise equipment offers a convenient, effective workout with the added bonus of comfort and privacy. But before you buy, consider the following: Treadmills  These are popular machines because w ...

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  • Holiday Healthy Eating Tips

    Keep your sanity this holiday season by eating healthfully. Food nurtures the mind as well as the body. W ...

    Keep your sanity this holiday season by eating healthfully. Food nurtures the mind as well as the body. With proper nutrients for the brain, you’re more likely to stay calm, alert and think clearly. A ...

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