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The Benefits of Flexibility Exercises

by Stephanie Romero

28 Dec 2011 09:42 AM

In my last blog I talked about the benefits of cardio, something I have recently incorporated more of into my fitness routine. Despite wanting to spend more of my fitness regimen doing cardio (with my biggest goal right now being to lose weight), I know that I also need flexibility exercises.

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The Benefits of Cardio

by Stephanie Romero

26 Dec 2011 02:26 PM

For my next few blogs, we are going to be looking at the benefits to a variety of exercises. This may help you decide which ones are worth doing. In this blog we are going to talk about the benefits of cardio. Most of us associate cardio exercises with losing weight.

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Reflections on Fitness

by Stephanie Romero

22 Dec 2011 07:11 AM

Before setting New Year's resolutions, goals or whatever else you like to call the changes we often focus on with the dawning of a brand new year, I always like to first reflect on the past year. When it comes to fitness, you might want to take a look at how you have done in the past year.

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Incorporating Exercise into Your Holiday Shopping

by Stephanie Romero

20 Dec 2011 07:49 AM

We are in the final countdown to Christmas. Have you finished your holiday shopping? While it may not be in the forefront of your mind, how about incorporating a little bit of exercise into your shopping sprees? Here are some ideas to make this happen.

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Focus on Fitness

by Stephanie Romero

17 Dec 2011 12:24 PM

Although many of us base our fitness on weight and body mass index (BMI), new research from the "Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study" indicates that it's not as important as making overall fitness changes.

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Be Flexible during the Busy Holiday Season

by Stephanie Romero

14 Dec 2011 06:26 AM

If there was ever a time in which busyness could become a good excuse for not exercising, it is certainly during the holidays. Most of us are working, taking care of families and trying to find time to make holiday preparations. I feel that stress of trying to get everything done.

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Even Skinny People Can Be Unhealthy

by Stephanie Romero

08 Dec 2011 12:14 PM

Well here's some good news...a new study finds that the key to a healthy body (which means a reduced risk of stroke or heart disease) is not necessarily in losing weight but in maintaining a fit lifestyle.

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Don't Wait Until January 1st

by Stephanie Romero

06 Dec 2011 10:56 AM

The biggest month in which Americans "become" the biggest is December. This tends to be the month in which a lot of weight is put on. Sometimes it is with the mindset, "I will make changes in the New Year." But I would say...don't wait until January 1st.

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Start Now to Make Changes for the New Year

by Stephanie Romero

02 Dec 2011 08:03 AM

We are winding down the year 2011 and already people are starting to make plans, if even just in their minds, on how they are going to start out the New Year with changes. December is a great time to get ready.

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Staying Active While Watching Television

by Stephanie Romero

28 Nov 2011 09:50 AM

I have a confession to make...I LOVE watching television. Not everyone will readily admit to such a thing, but I will. I love watching docudramas. I love watching shows that educate you about particular issues of interest.

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