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America\’s Most (and Least) Healthiest States

Starting with a fresh foot forward in a new year, it\’s important to look back and learn from past triumphs and mistakes. In that spirit, the United Heath Foundation recently released their study on America\’s most (and least) healthiest states. The study focused on health-related topics such as percentage of insured residents, prevalence of obesity […]

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5 Tips to Reach Your Resolutions

So, you decided to make a health resolution in 2018. Maybe your favorite jeans are fitting a little snug (or maybe they \”shrunk\” in the washer…) or maybe you’re trying to set a good example for your kids—either way, go you! But making the decision is one thing – how do you even start? The

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Post-Workout Recovery Tips

Sore muscles… we\’ve all experienced them. Whether it was after a tough workout in the gym or moving some furniture, muscles can feel so stiff a few days after strenuous activity that you feel as if you can\’t even move. Yet there are techniques to help your body recover faster so you can get back in the gym sooner (or rearrange

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Working Out in the Heat

Feeling motivated to workout in the summer can be difficult. It\’s hot, you\’re exhausted, and if you\’re being honest with yourself, you\’d much rather be relaxing by the pool with an ice-cold beverage. Besides the fact that exercise is great for your health all year long, there is some science behind how the heat can actually

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5 Reasons to Workout Outside

According to a study done by Journal of Environmental Psychology, outdoors physical exercise has \”an overall positive effect on vitality, aliveness, energy, and decreased anger\” among a slew of other benefits! Let\’s dive, run, or slide into 5 reasons why you should ACTIVATE to AWESOME in the sun! Vitamin D – This vitamin is a

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Exercises To Do With Your Kids

Sometimes it\’s hard to find the time or energy to workout, especially when you have kids. However, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of the sweet little human being you created. Plus, the more active you are, the more energy you feel! Here are some fun ways to get you and your

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Creating A Workout Schedule

It\’s not easy getting into a workout routine or demanding more from a routine that has become average. We also may set up our gym schedule with days off, anticipating muscle soreness and recovery time which can enable inconsistency or lack of commitment. A way to keep you in a healthy, consistent routine without over-exerting muscles is

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An UnConventional Good Time!

UnConvention is coming up in less than 10 days! Come to a place where all the pressures of daily life are taken off your shoulders! And then stretch those shoulders out with some yoga, use them to propel you through the pool or to hoist a green drink. Use your shoulders to lift your arms

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Why Cleansing Is Important – Even When Weight Loss is Not Your Goal

By David Sandoval People ask me all the time, “If I don’t want to lose 5 – 25 lbs., why should I do a cleanse? And I always say, there are plenty of other benefits besides weight loss! Here are two other major benefits: 1. Breaking your addiction to overeating. 2. The sense of empowerment you feel…which is

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