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It’s just a three weeks until FitBloggin’ 2012 and I’m SO ready – except for one minor detail. I’m in serious need of some new workout clothes. My mom uniform is workout gear so everything I have is WELL worn. My black pants are more of a heather gray these days and most of my [...]
Exercise should be a part of your children’s life because it helps prevent illness and disease as well as teaches them that physical exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It is recommended that children and adolescents get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines [...]
While exercise any time of the day is a good thing, exercising first thing in the morning can really give you an energy boost and a positive outlook for the day. Just 20 minutes four days a week is enough to energize your body, get your heart rate up, and tone your muscles. All you [...]
An interesting new study reveals that caffeine + reglar exercise = lower skin cancer risk. Why: “Caffeine plus exercise may cause DNA-damaged cells to spontaneously die,” says study author Yao-Ping Lu, PhD via Women’s Health. Of course, we still need to make sure the caffeine is coming from a health source like Green Tea or [...]
Do you ever feel motivated to workout, but are discouraged because you just don’t have 60 minutes in your day? I’ve given up on 60 minute workouts. Instead, I’m committed to 30 minutes a day and it’s been a great way to stay active and motivated. By doing cardio intervals, I have the comfort [...]
