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September 4, 2010
Fitness in the water

Water exercise is a great compliment to any current fitness routine.

August 23, 2010
Stretch your workout with resistance bands

All you will need for this workout is a resistance band; you should feel fatigued for the last few repetitions.

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July 19, 2010
Fight back pain with regular exercise

A combination of improper movements contribute to back pain, especially twisting, improper bending and reaching, performed in activities of daily living.

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June 8, 2010
Increase balance, stability with lower body strength

Use a railing, mast or chair for the exercises that require more stability and balance to be able to maintain the proper form.

May 24, 2010
Incorporating balance into every workout

If we do not incorporate exercises that improve our balance, we will become more susceptible to falls as we get older. 

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March 8, 2010
Increase upper body strength

 

This workout is designed to focus on your upper body- biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest and back. Select two sets of dumbbells; moderate weight and a few pounds heavier. Start with the lighter of the two sets working to complete between 12-15 repetitions of each exercise (unless otherwise stated), you can always increase the weight if you feel you can handle more. In between each exercise, jump rope, run in place, do jumping jacks or another form of cardio for one minute. Complete the circuit three times. 

Squat Push

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February 8, 2010
Make core muscles part of fitness routine

Incorporating core training is important in every fitness program. Your core includes all of the muscles in the abdominal, pelvic and low back regions. Having a strong core will help you improve your posture, help you move more efficiently and reduce your chance for injury. A weak core can frequently lead to low back pain.

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January 11, 2010
Stretching for circulation, range of motion and stress reduction will benefit anytime of the day

 

Stretching helps you maintain and improve your range of motion at your various joint locations, increases circulation and reduces the tension built up by stress and overuse. Stretching is as important as other types of training in your workout- cardiovascular, strength, balance, agility, etc.

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December 7, 2009
Variety is the spice of life: Exercise with a partner

Working out alone can seem monotonous, and it’s easy to talk yourself into skipping your exercise routine. Having a friend to exercise with can be fun, competitive and motivating for both of you as you push yourself to the next level.

October 1, 2009
Can’t spare 30 minutes? Try this 15-minute workout twice

Finding the time for exercise seems to be a common malady these days. I have a prescription for you to address this challenge: a 15-minute, high-intensity workout. All you will need is a jump rope. Got 30 minutes? Complete the circuit twice. If you have only 15 minutes to spare, try to fit in another session later in the day.