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Have You Ever Gotten a Sports Massage?

by Michele Cheplic

11 Feb 2009 10:48 AM

You don't need to be a pro athlete to get one, but you do need to have the tolerance of one to appreciate the vigorous kneading, pummeling, poking and forceful pushing that comes with a traditional sports massage. I got my first sports massage a few weeks after completing my first marathon.

5 Quick Ways To Relieve Stress

by Heather Long

22 Jun 2008 10:50 PM

There are good stresses such as the stress of preparing for a new baby or a graduation and negative stress such as illness, financial worry or fear of failure. A by-product of stress can be a suppressed immune system.

How To ... Meditate

by Heather Long

02 Jul 2007 07:17 AM

I've talked about meditation here before - but I wanted to discuss more about how to meditate and why I meditate. When I was in junior high, I participated in the drama club and the speech club. We had a great teacher, her name was Mrs. Garza.

I Hate Migraines

by Heather Long

21 Jun 2007 10:56 AM

For most of my life I have suffered from migraines. They were particularly bad when I was a teenager. Throughout my early 20s, I suffered maybe 1 or 2 at most. I thought I was in the clear - perhaps in some small way I had actually managed to outgrow this annoying and painful affliction.

Weeding Away the Pounds

by Heather Long

16 May 2007 10:56 AM

It's summer here, I know officially that summer hasn't started yet, but it definitely feels like summer is here with soaring temperatures, hot sun and steamy air.

Why Should You Treat Yourself to a Massage?

by Heather Long

10 May 2007 12:33 PM

We're counting it down towards the end of the school year and Mother's Day. For the former, it's just 2 weeks from today and my daughter graduates kindergarten.

As I Live & Breathe

by Heather Long

22 Jan 2007 04:49 PM

Have you ever said that? It's an old exclamation, often made when something or someone startles you or catches you off-guard. But there is a deeper truth in the statement of As I Live And Breathe. Breathing is an essential part of your life and your living.

Thanksgiving Day - Give Yourself a Day Off

by Heather Long

23 Nov 2006 06:26 AM

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all and while I shared a number of my thankful thoughts yesterday, I wanted to give everyone who wants to take a day off from their workout a free pass today. Seriously, it's a day to spend with family and friends.

What's the Best Way to Boost Your Mood?

by Heather Long

13 Nov 2006 03:18 PM

Easy answer: exercise. That's almost too easy, right? But here's the thing, exercise is a great mood booster and it helps you to relieve stress, tension and excess energy - but at the same time, it boosts your energy levels.

Friday Fitness Funnies: Strengthen Your Funny Bone

by Heather Long

27 Oct 2006 10:00 AM

Good morning and TGIF! It seems like Friday is coming around faster and faster. In some ways, that's great because Friday means the start of the weekend. However, for a lot of us, Friday also means the start of the weekend hustle.



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