Being a heavy kid is common More than 23 percent of all children worldwide are overweight or obese. Not only are heavy kids more likely to face bullies in the schoolyard, they are also more[…]
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Enjoy the great indoors: Bring your run inside
Standard treadmills are so yesterday.. Gone are the days of boring treadmill workouts. With the latest and greatest, indoor workouts for runners are actually enjoyable. Not only that, they are also helpful for runners to[…]
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2018 races: running season is here
Are you a runner? If so, then you’ve likely already started registering for your races this running season. Last year, I ran a few fun runs (i.e. Star Wars Half Marathon and the Hemingway 8K),[…]
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Female Superheroes: Wakanda and beyond
Have you seen the women of Wakanda? In the latest Marvel movie, Black Panther, there are some amazing and strong women portrayed as heroines. As I was watching the movie, I had flashbacks to the[…]
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Snowstorm Workout: When you can’t get to the gym
If you live in the Midwest, you know snow And this snow is snow joke. I was literally trapped the other day, and couldn’t get to the gym for several hours. Since it’s my job[…]
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Valentine’s day: fitness gifts for your loved one
Today is Valentine’s day. Cupid’s day to go around shooting everyone with arrows. The typical go-to gift is usually a card with either flowers, chocolate or both. But as you become more health-conscious and earth-friendly,[…]
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Why everyone needs a personal trainer
One of the main questions I ask every person I meet at my job is if they’ve ever worked with a personal trainer before. And if they have, was it a positive experience. If not,[…]
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Proper gym etiquette: what not to do at the gym
Stay classy, my friend The gym can be intimidating, especially for beginners. Outside of the normal gym rules, there are several unspoken rules that you should follow at every gym. Following these rules will help[…]
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Hazards of the post-New Year’s gym rush
Getting back into shape for the New Year January is the busiest time for the fitness industry, as millions of guilt-ridden Americans head to health clubs to try to shed the extra pounds gained over[…]
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Single Super Bowl Sunday: Let the dating apps begin
Are you single? Ready to mingle? Did you know that the first Sunday of the year (this upcoming Sunday 1/7/18) is the most popular day to be on dating apps and websites? Many people turn[…]
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Pro Results: New Year New You!
New Year’s Resolutions! Next week is not only a new week, it’s also a brand new year. With the new year, many people set out new goals to get back into shape, lose weight, or[…]
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Shoes matter: Why you should change your shoe game up
How many pairs of gym shoes do you have? Many people have a favorite pair or two of gym shoes that they always wear to the gym or while running. Especially once you’ve been fit[…]
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