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04 May 2007 04:57 AM

Spring Forward to Action: It's a Wrap

by Heather Long

Good morning and welcome to Friday. Today marks the end of the fourth week of our Spring Forward to Action challenge. Wow, four weeks went by quick. I started off this fitness challenge with the idea of building up endurance.

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03 May 2007 02:31 PM

Spring Forward to Action: Running Tips for Kids

by Heather Long

Encouraging our kids to get more exercise is a parent's duty. We need to kick them out of the house and off the video game players and out into the yard, to the park or to the playground where they can run. Where they can be kids, playing with other kids and being active.

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01 May 2007 08:33 AM

Spring Forward to Action: Week 4, Day 2: Happy May Day!

by Heather Long

Welcome to the first day of May here in the Fitness Blog as we count down the last week of our Spring Forward to Action Challenge. How are you doing with your workout? As I described yesterday, I'm feeling pretty great about my workout.

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30 Apr 2007 09:56 AM

Spring Forward to Action: Week 4, Day 1

by Heather Long

It's the last official week of April, a technical distinction since May 1st begins tomorrow, but as this is our last week as part of the Spring Forward to Action challenge, let's talk about our workout goals for this week along with our workout style.

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27 Apr 2007 03:58 PM

Spring Forward to Action Week 3, Day 5: Creating Weekend Adventures

by Heather Long

It's the end of the week and you may have spent a great deal of time this week working on your physical activities, your day to day jobs and taking care of your house and family. Chances are, you're as ready for the weekend as I am.

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26 Apr 2007 07:27 AM

Spring Forward to Action Week 3, Day 4: Turning Down Free offers

by Heather Long

There was a special going on at a local fitness club this week and they called to invite me in to enjoy the benefits of this special offer. For a few minutes of my time, I could go in and enjoy a ten-minute tour of the facility.

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25 Apr 2007 07:42 AM

Spring Forward to Action Week 3, Day 3: Bad Habits & Exercise

by Heather Long

I've talked about making exercise a habit before. A good habit is one that is beneficial to you and helps you to feel good in positive ways. Regular exercise can increase dopamine levels in your brain. Dopamine is the chemical that increases your feelings of well being, joy and elation.

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24 Apr 2007 07:37 AM

Spring Forward to Action Week 3, Day 2: It's Raining, It's Pouring

by Heather Long

Storm clouds are gathering outside and the gray sky is oppressive. It's hard to regret the rain during a time when my area desperately needs it. We've been in a severe drought since last year and many of our local bodies of water have been significantly decreased.

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23 Apr 2007 07:33 AM

Spring Forward to Action Week 3, Day 1: Where Are We?

by Heather Long

Has it really been two full weeks since we got started? I'm thinking it's time for a change. I've said from the get go that this year's Spring Forward to Action program is about building endurance and regaining my personal strength.

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20 Apr 2007 04:38 PM

Spring Forward to Action 2007: Week 2, Day 5

by Heather Long

TGIF! It's been a very long week and I for one am grateful that it's Friday. In retrospect, my workout was once again limited by other commitments. I worked as a sub in the library and I spent the day on my feet. I took my pedometer with m and I did a few circuits in the library while I was working.

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