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5 Reasons to Eat More Plants: Holidays and Beyond

5 Reasons to Eat More Plants: Holidays and Beyond

First, let's be clear: Eating more plants and adopting a plant-forward style of cooking does not mean you have to become vegan or vegetarian. Plant-forward food emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole

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Exercise Does Not Have to be Complex or Complicated.

Exercise Does Not Have to be Complex or Complicated.

Exercise does not have to be complex or complicated. Actually, keeping it simple, while still challenging yourself, helps you stay focused and get results. Healthy movement empowers you to live

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Fin It To Win It! 5 Reasons To Swim With Fins

Fin It To Win It! 5 Reasons To Swim With Fins

Swimmers, are you in it to win it, or do you just keep swimming? Do you want to improve your skills in the water, or just maintain your current level? There's a way to take your training in the water

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5 Ways to Reboot and Rebalance

5 Ways to Reboot and Rebalance

Do you feel like life in quarantine threw everything off schedule? Have you fallen into unhealthy eating habits? Do you think you need to go on a "strict diet" to get back to yourself?

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6 Ways to Make Your Exercise Count

6 Ways to Make Your Exercise Count

When it comes to your regular workouts, there are ways to increase your overall calorie burn without adding more time! Here are six ideas on how to increase your metabolic burn:

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4 Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

4 Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

If you take in more calories than you burn your body will eventually convert those extra calories to fat. However, we have tricks and tips to help you burn more calories all day long. Burning more

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8 Ways to Invest in Yourself

8 Ways to Invest in Yourself

Think of Self Improvement Month as a personal health check-up and use September as a catalyst for self-reflection AND investing in yourself! Be honest with yourself about current habits and lifestyle

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What Walking 10,000 Steps Does (and doesn’t) Do For You

What Walking 10,000 Steps Does (and doesn’t) Do For You

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on April 27, 2016 on InBodyUSA.com. 10,000 steps/day = 3,500 calories/week calculation is based on estimations of a specific body type, so this may

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Why ‘No Pain, No Gain’ is No Longer the Standard

Why ‘No Pain, No Gain’ is No Longer the Standard

As you near closer to the end of a tough workout, you might try telling yourself “no pain, no gain” to help motivate you to make it through. Many pride themselves on muscle soreness after a workout.

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How To Achieve Lasting Fitness Results

How To Achieve Lasting Fitness Results

With over a decade of experience as a personal trainer I have met with thousands of people looking to change their health, appearance, confidence, and physical capabilities. I have had the privilege

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