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                                    • Exercise After Breast Cancer?

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                                      |Date: October 08, 2013
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                                      Exercise After Breast Cancer?

                                      Exercise After Breast Cancer?

                                        Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States - that’s 12% of the female population. Bec ...

                                        Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States - that’s 12% of the female population. Because of advances in early detection more women are surviving breast cancer than ever before. Ma ...

                                      October 08, 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

                                      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

                                      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?

                                      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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                                    • 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…

                                      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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                                    • Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints – Let’s Talk Hip

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                                      |Date: August 23, 2013
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                                      Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints – Let’s Talk Hip

                                      Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints – Let’s Talk Hip

                                        In our four-week series on the body’s mobile joints: ankle, hip, thoracic spine (middle section of ...

                                        In our four-week series on the body’s mobile joints: ankle, hip, thoracic spine (middle section of the spine) and shoulder, remember that if a joint is not moving properly, it cannot be control ...

                                      August 23, 2013
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                                    • Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints: The Ankles’ Supporting Role

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                                      |Date: August 16, 2013
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                                      Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints: The Ankles’ Supporting Role

                                      Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints: The Ankles’ Supporting Role

                                        The human body is comprised of a sequence of mobile and stable joints. When one joint is not funct ...

                                        The human body is comprised of a sequence of mobile and stable joints. When one joint is not functioning as designed, the force shifts to a different joint. Different from flexibility, mobility ...

                                      August 16, 2013
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                                    • Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Body Mechanics – No Oil Changes Required

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                                      |Date: August 05, 2013
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                                      Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Body Mechanics – No Oil Changes Required

                                      Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Body Mechanics – No Oil Changes Required

                                      When lifting, no matter what the item is, make sure to use proper body mechanics.  Avoid pushing, pulling ...

                                      When lifting, no matter what the item is, make sure to use proper body mechanics.  Avoid pushing, pulling, or lifting items that are below your waist or above your shoulders; the safe lifting zone is ...

                                      August 05, 2013
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                                    • Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: July 31, 2013
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                                      Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

                                      Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

                                      Have a short break in your day? Here is an easy 20-minute workout. Just find a park bench or drag a sturd ...

                                      Have a short break in your day? Here is an easy 20-minute workout. Just find a park bench or drag a sturdy chair outside. Minutes 1-3: Warm up Jog or march in place or around a grassy area. Allow your ...

                                      July 31, 2013
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                                    • Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: July 29, 2013
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                                      Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

                                      Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

                                        Tension and stress can affect all parts of the body -- even your wrists and hands.  Excessive pinc ...

                                        Tension and stress can affect all parts of the body -- even your wrists and hands.  Excessive pinching and gripping of your mouse can cause fatigue in the fine muscles of your hand, wrist, and ...

                                      July 29, 2013
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