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Staying motivated to work out
When I was in my 20s, I lived with a lady who got up at 4:30am to get to the gym before work. She was a self-professed not-morning person, so one day I asked her how she managed it. Her answer? She slept in her gym clothes. It’s a genius idea. Let’s be honest. No one… Read more
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Just some home workout goodness
Cool happenings: HealthFit’s old but popular post about making your own weights for home workouts has been picked up and included in a list at Greatist. It’s very exciting to be included! Especially since there’s some very cool stuff on there. Can you find us? Many of us are still in the process of finding… Read more
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Work from home without body pain
Here’s to working from home!…In less than ideal conditions. Body pain is one of the biggest complaints that go along with being permanently out-of-office. Right, so. Working from home is definitely a thing now. Great! Pros include: Fewer meetings that could have been emails, no need to hotdesk, no more time spent on commuting. Cons:… Read more
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Hip Conditioning Help – Quarter Squat with Band
This is a great exercise for anyone needing glute activation, hip stability, or core stability: It’s a functional exercise that hits all three – very high bang for buck! This is thanks to the limited knee movement and high hip range of motion. You can control the level of resistance by using a heavier or… Read more
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Wake Up Happy
Sleeping well is the most underrated and overlooked thing you can do for your health and fitness. Not only does a good night’s sleep help you feel better and get through your day more easily, it also keeps your body systems ticking along in tip top shape. According to Sleep: A Health Imperative, published in… Read more
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Exercises To Avoid In Middle Age (And What You Should Actually Focus On)
What exercises should you avoid? The Short Answer: None of them. Ok, like everything in health care, that comes with caveats and exceptions that depend on your personal situation. But broadly speaking, exercise is GOOD for you – no matter your age! Prompted by a facebook post I saw, I did a quick Google of… Read more
