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Do you Squawk when you Squat?

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|Date: October 17, 2013
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Do you Squawk when you Squat?

Many people come into the Fitness Center and tell us they cannot squat because it’s bad for their ...

Many people come into the Fitness Center and tell us they cannot squat because it’s bad for their knees, their doctor told them not to, or it hurts. What they may not know is that they may be s ...

October 17, 2013
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Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

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|Date: October 15, 2013
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Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

If you have a desk job, listen up! Sitting at a computer all day is hard on your body. Slouching f ...

If you have a desk job, listen up! Sitting at a computer all day is hard on your body. Slouching forward throughout your workday hinders posture and can lead to back, neck or shoulder pain. Use ...

October 15, 2013
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Walk the Walk…

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|Date: October 13, 2013
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Walk the Walk…

Walking is great exercise and is accessible to everyone. The Centers for Disease Control and Preve ...

Walking is great exercise and is accessible to everyone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate physical acti ...

October 13, 2013
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A Fall Chill is in the Air – Time for a Warm & Tasty Specialty Coffee?

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|Date: October 10, 2013
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A Fall Chill is in the Air – Time for a Warm & Tasty Specialty Coffee?

Fall is here and what better way to celebrate the chill in the air than with a grande (16 oz) Pump ...

Fall is here and what better way to celebrate the chill in the air than with a grande (16 oz) Pumpkin Spice Latte! Right? Too bad those lattes are 380 calories and loaded with 49 grams of sugar ...

October 10, 2013
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HELP! I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!

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|Date: October 04, 2013
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HELP! I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!

Falling can pose a significant risk to individuals who have limited mobility and who live on their ...

Falling can pose a significant risk to individuals who have limited mobility and who live on their own. If you have found yourself in the unfortunate situation of a fall, use these tips to hel ...

October 04, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Posturing for Success: Good Posture Creates a Strong Foundation for Movement

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|Date: September 23, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Posturing for Success: Good Posture Creates a Strong Foundation for Movement

The spine is the backbone of the body, but proper posture is what holds us up. Posture is frequent ...

The spine is the backbone of the body, but proper posture is what holds us up. Posture is frequently mentioned and for great reason. Faulty posture can limit breathing, movement, health and men ...

September 23, 2013
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Pacing While Running

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|Date: September 20, 2013
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Pacing While Running

If you have followed the Fit Flash Blog you know that I am participating in the Nike Women’s Half ...

If you have followed the Fit Flash Blog you know that I am participating in the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco next month. One of the things I noticed when I first started training ...

September 20, 2013
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Am I Really Ready for that 5k, 10k, or Marathon?

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|Date: September 12, 2013
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Am I Really Ready for that 5k, 10k, or Marathon?

It’s becoming increasingly popular to run through mud, get splashed with soap suds, and bombarded ...

It’s becoming increasingly popular to run through mud, get splashed with soap suds, and bombarded with colored paint as creative 5ks and marathons are this summer’s hot trend. After completing ...

September 12, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints – Thoracic Spine

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|Date: September 05, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints – Thoracic Spine

Continuing the mobility series, this week’s fit tip moves up the chain to thoracic spine, the midd ...

Continuing the mobility series, this week’s fit tip moves up the chain to thoracic spine, the middle area of the spine, just below the neck and just above the lower back. To recap: the body is ...

September 05, 2013
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You Can Lead a Horse to Water…

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|Date: September 04, 2013
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You Can Lead a Horse to Water…

Are you feeling like you sweat too much or too little when working out? That may be due to the lack of wa ...

Are you feeling like you sweat too much or too little when working out? That may be due to the lack of water you take in while exercising. Here are some general guidelines put out by the American Coll ...

September 04, 2013
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Do you Squawk when you Squat?

Do you Squawk when you Squat?

Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

Walk the Walk…

Walk the Walk…

A Fall Chill is in the Air – Time for a Warm & Tasty Specialty Coffee?

A Fall Chill is in the Air – Time for a Warm & Tasty Specialty Coffee?

HELP! I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!

HELP! I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!

Get Fit Tip! Posturing for Success: Good Posture Creates a Strong Foundation for Movement

Get Fit Tip! Posturing for Success: Good Posture Creates a Strong Foundation for Movement

Pacing While Running

Pacing While Running

Am I Really Ready for that 5k, 10k, or Marathon?

Am I Really Ready for that 5k, 10k, or Marathon?

Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints – Thoracic Spine

Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints – Thoracic Spine

You Can Lead a Horse to Water…

You Can Lead a Horse to Water…