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Preventing Falls in Advanced Age: Essential Tips for a Life in Balance

Dec 29, 2023 09:25AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM (CPT, FNS, PES), ACE (SCS)

Discover how to prevent falls with our top 5 actionable tips. Prioritize your safety and embrace a balanced, healthy lifestyle to confidently navigate everyday obstacles.

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Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey
Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Cristina Parker, DPT

A great way to stay motivated and fulfilled in 2024 is to combine a personal goal for better health with the larger purpose of nourishing our planet and giving back to the community.

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Holiday Workouts
Yuletide Fitness: Tips for Staying Motivated

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Kiki Powers

The cold weather and tempting holiday treats make it tough to stay motivated to exercise. But with a few simple strategies, those fitness goals can be kept alive throughout the season.

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Discovering the World of Martial Arts
Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

Sep 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection.

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Tai Chi and Fear of Falling

Aug 31, 2023 09:31AM ● By Marie Reeder

One of the methods used in fall prevention consists of increasing muscular strength and improving body balance. Tai chi, a Chinese martial art, has been used for centuries as a fitness exercise.

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Yoga on vacation
Yoga on Vacation: Simple Poses and Tips for Travelers

Aug 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

By incorporating yoga into the itinerary, we can cultivate a sense of peace, allowing us to show up as our best selves.

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Group Fitness Glory
Group Fitness Glory: Tips to Maximize Results and Enjoyment

Jul 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen, achieve fitness goals and exercising together in a group can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity.

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Green Exercise
Green Exercise: Reconnecting With Nature

Jun 30, 2023 09:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Prompted by a growing focus on reconnecting with nature, combined with the well-known benefits of physical exertion, outdoor workouts are all the rage in natural settings and urban parks.

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Spine Health
Straighten Up and Feel Right: Tips for Good Posture and a Healthy Spine

May 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Cristina Parker, PT, DPT

Healthy postures encourage proper alignment of body structures, while unhealthy postures can lead to a host of issues, including muscle and joint pain, balance impairment and decreased mobility.

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Preconception Preparation

May 02, 2023 07:25AM ● By Jocelyn Gordon

FOUR PILLARS TO BECOMING THE HEALTHIEST PARENT BEFORE CONCEPTION

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