The unexpected exercise that changed my life
I remember the first time I ever witnessed a Capoeira performance in Central Park. I was entranced by the coordination of the players, all clad in white and chanting in …
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How to buy a treadmill
If you, like my husband and me, are a little late to the “I should really buy some home exercise equipment” party, I have good news for you: It doesn’t …
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How I Found Weightloss Motivation During the Pandemic
Before the pandemic, working out was tough. Activity has dramatically decreased for most of us. For those of us that struggled before, things have never seemed quite as dark when …
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Don’t Ditch Those Resolutions: Get Right Back on Track
It’s February and you have probably slipped up on some or even all of your New Year’s resolutions. You’re not alone –– more than 80% of individuals who set these …
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How Running Changed My Life
Not once in my life have I considered myself an athlete. In high school I played volleyball merely for the social aspect of participating in an extracurricular activity with friends. …
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The Delicate Dance of Difficult Teen Conversations: Hard Truths vs. Hurt Confidence
If you’ve been following my articles, you know me by now. I’ll talk about anything. Masturbation. Boobs. Pot. Open relationships. [Looks both ways. Covers mouth. Whispers] Therapy. But I soon …
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How to Pick the Best Running Shoes
As a result of our need for alternative ways to stay in shape, running seems to be enjoying a new surge of popularity. The great thing about running is that …
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Why it’s Not OK to Let Yourself Go During COVID-19
COVID-19 has upped everyone’s stress levels, and most of us long for a return to normal. However, it appears we’ll need to adjust to a new normal. Over the past …
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Walking: The World’s Most Underrated Workout
In the age of fitness trackers and step-counting apps, walking is definitely getting more attention than it used to. But for quite a while, it was brushed off in the …
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Why Body Combat is Worth the Fight
My fist is clenched, thumb wrapped around the outside of my pointer and middle finger. I pull my shoulder back, hand at my cheek for one split second, then explode …
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Stretches You Need to Do When Working from Home
As a yoga instructor, I help people stretch out their hip flexors, chests and lower backs every day. Since many of us sit for the majority of our time working, …
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Four Breathing Exercises for Reducing Anxiety
You would be unusual if you weren’t in need of a little stress relief right now. The good news is, that may require nothing more than your lungs to achieve. …
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Tips and Tricks for the Best At-Home Workouts
Last year, I moved from a small city in New Hampshire to a tiny rural town. Suddenly, the nearest gym — the student center at a small college — was …
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How to Be the Last One Standing at the Gym
It’s over two months into a new year and you’ve been keeping to your resolution. You may be aiming to be the queen of the gym this year, and we’ve …
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Get Your Best Butt Ever
It started with Sir Mix a Lot celebrating ladies’ backsides, and has gained popularity ever since: big butts are amazing and something to flaunt. But even those gifted by nature …
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