8 Ways To Turn Your Home Into A Spa

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8 Ways To Turn Your Home Into A Spa

That feeling the moment you walk into a spa… It’s that exhale that releases all of the tension and stress going on in your mind and body that’s so appealing. I love going to the spa. For me, spa equals total body relaxation and the ultimate in tranquility. This type of stress reduction is so healing for the body and mind. Obviously, part of going to the spa is getting out of your environment. Most of us can’t get to the spa daily though. Time and or money restrictions prevent us from entering that serene environment to unwind.

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5 Reasons To Take Your Workout Outside

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5 Reasons To Take Your Workout Outside

If you frequently workout at a gym or inside your house, there are good reasons to move your workout outdoors. Granted, outdoor workouts can be challenging in extreme heat or cold but if the temperature is mild and comfortable, a change of scenery can keep you motivated as well as challenge your body in a whole new way.

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10 Fitness Workouts To Try

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10 Fitness Workouts To Try

I consistently hear the question, “What should I do for my workouts?” from  our clients. My answer is always “do what you like to do.” It is so important to make fitness fun so that you actually want to workout. If I told you that you have to cycle five times each week but you hate to cycle, most likely you won’t go and you won’t work out. What good would that do? Sometimes  it is a matter of thinking outside the box and trying a workout or even an activity that you may not have thought to try.

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7 Fun Outdoor Activities To Do For Fitness

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7 Fun Outdoor Activities To Do For Fitness

Whether you live in a warm environment (like us in South Florida) or you’re heading somewhere where it is warm, it’s always nice to get outside and enjoy the fresh air! Working out in the outdoors is a great way to change up your routine and get inspired again. There are so many great outdoor activities that will challenge your body in different ways, use different muscles and have you burning calories just like any other workout would. Here is our list of outdoor fitness activities that will keep you in tip-top shape!

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5 Tips: How To Tell Someone They Need To Lose Weight

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5 Tips: How To Tell Someone They Need To Lose Weight

If you know someone who needs to lose weight, it’s important to approach the situation gingerly. No one wants to be singled out when it comes to a weight loss conversation. A person who is overweight knows it. They probably don’t need you to point it out. It’s a tricky situation to try to help someone lose weight because of the number of emotions involved. Someone who is overweight may be feeling bad about their self image already. They might feel embarrassed, ashamed and have lower self esteem to top off not feeling well from carrying around extra pounds. Should you decide to want to help them in their weight loss journey, it’s important to come from a place of true love and caring rather than anger, or disgust.

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Savor the Sip: 5 Mediterranean-Inspired, Lower-Calorie Cocktails

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Savor the Sip: 5 Mediterranean-Inspired, Lower-Calorie Cocktails

Life should be about a healthy balance. Enjoying a cocktail occasionally even when trying to remain healthy or ditch a few pounds is perfectly fine. Just make sure to keep your consumption to a minimum. Choosing the right drinks can also help you. Unfortunately, some cocktails are loaded with sugar and therefore pack a ton of calories. Sticking to lower calorie adult beverages will help control your daily energy intake. Here are five lower calorie cocktails that will enable you to enjoy a beverage without all of the added calories and sugar – and the guilt.

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Tired of the gym environment? These 5 fitness spaces may inspire your routine.

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Tired of the gym environment? These 5 fitness spaces may inspire your routine.

The gym, while functional, can get boring at times. Day in and day out,  people flock to gyms all over the United States to take part in their daily workouts. For some, the gym is a motivating place with people and energy that keep them focused. But for some people, the gym becomes a chore which can lead to not  working out and a lack of interest in fitness. A change of scenery may be just what you need if you’re not in the mood for a people packed, sweat smelling, iron pumping gym.

Check out these five inspiring workout spots to lift your spirits and re-invigorate your workout surroundings. Whether you’re doing cardio, strength or stretching, you can take your workout to any of these places for some fresh air and a new, inspiring space.

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How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for Your Gait

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How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for Your Gait

According to Runner’s World Magazine, “the foot rolls inward more than the ideal fifteen percent, which is called over-pronation. This means the foot and ankle have problems stabilizing the body, and shock isn’t absorbed as efficiently. At the end of the gait cycle, the front of the foot pushes off the ground using mainly the big toe and second toe, which then must do all the work.” It’s fairly common and can cause serious problems for your entire leg and up to the hip if not corrected. Luckily, finding the right shoe for you can help correct the situation.

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4 Ways To Get Rid Of Belly Fat

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4 Ways To Get Rid Of Belly Fat

Belly fat is an issue for many people and it’s one of those things that feels like it just won’t go away. We’re all after “flat abs”, right? We want the 6 pack – the rock hard mid section that looks super sexy. Or maybe just a flat mid section that doesn’t get in the way of your bathing suit or your clothing. Either way, while belly fat may not look great, it’s also not good for your health. That stubborn layer that surrounds your mid section can get in between your organs and compromise how they function. So for aesthetic reasons and health reasons, it’s time to say bye bye to belly fat.

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4 Ways To Mix Up Your Treadmill Workout

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4 Ways To Mix Up Your Treadmill Workout

The treadmill is probably one of the most used pieces of equipment in gyms across America. They’re a staple. The thing about treadmills is that they’re easy to use and no matter the brand, they’re not complicated to figure out. Whether you love the treadmill (or love to hate it) because it’s easy to use or because it’s great for whether prohibitive activity, you don’t just have to walk or run on the treadmill. Mixing up your movements can actually be really fun and provide a whole new workout on the “tready”.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Exercise Every day

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5 Reasons Why You Should Exercise Every day

Get out there and move your body! We are meant to move and we are meant to move daily. Exercise is important for strength, posture, balance, coordination, joint mobility and so much more. There are times in life (sickness, recovering from injury, etc) and training regimens that may require you to take rest days but most of us don’t need to adhere to an entire “recovery day” day off from working out.

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