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Why You Should Get Your Kids to Jump Rope

by Michele Cheplic

Did you know that 15 percent of American children are overweight or obese? Even more alarming is the fact that according to the Centers for Disease Control, that number has doubled in the past two decades.

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Get Fit By Jumping Rope

by Michele Cheplic

Skipping rope is no longer just for kids. Rope jumping is considered one of the most effective cardiovascular workouts available for adults. The simple movements can be done by both beginners and advanced exercisers.

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Who Benefits the Most from Exercise?

by Michele Cheplic

Attention couch potatoes: According to a new study, the people who stand to gain the most from exercise are those who go from doing nothing to doing something.

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Something is Better than Nothing

by Michele Cheplic

In light of the new recommendations just issued by the federal government regarding the amount of exercise Americans should be completing on a weekly basis I thought it would be interesting to note the results of a new recent study done by researchers at Louisiana State University as it might mak...

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Which Comes First?

by Michele Cheplic

Do you include both weightlifting and aerobic exercise in the same workout? If so, which do you tackle first? If you workout at a smaller gym (like I do) then your answer might vary depending on the day.

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More Ways to Burn Major Calories

by Michele Cheplic

Let's face it; the majority of us exercise because we want to lose weight. Sure, some folks workout to maintain their weight, while others adopt a fitness regime to combat the signs of aging.

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The Best Exercises to Burn Major Calories

by Michele Cheplic

If you are a busy parent, who spends his or her day in a chaotic hurricane cooking, cleaning, changing diapers, and carting kids to and from school then finding the most efficient and effective exercises is critical.

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Exercise More Forget Less

by Michele Cheplic

A new study says adding even a few minutes of exercise to your daily routine can help improve your memory and brain function by a measurable amount.

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The 10% Rule: Boost Your Fitness

by Heather Long

Have you ever heard of the 2% rule? In our household, the 2% rule refers to how much better you feel about anything after a shower. Feeling down and having a hard time getting motivated, then go grab a shower - you'll have every chance of feeling at least 2% better than you did.

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New Year - New Fitness Campaigns

by Heather Long

According to the latest statistics and government figures, 65% of Americans, about 195 million people are overweight. What was once considered a minority is now the majority and this epidemic just seems to be growing out of all proportion - pardon the pun.

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