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Spirited Strides: Power Walk to Better Fitness

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Power walking – taking longer strides and using the arms to propel motion – amps up cardiovascular benefits and takes metabolic conditioning to another level.

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A Weekend Warrior Survival Guide: Prevention, First-Aid and Recovery

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Weekend warrior injuries can be serious, taking months and even surgery to be resolved. With prevention, simple exercises and minimal investment of time, most suffering can be avoided.

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Power Up Your Workouts: A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, plant-based protein, we amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging.

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Whole-Person Fitness: Current Trends in Wellness Tools

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Insiders agree that the idea of fitness is changing, and this means an exciting wave of trackers and apps that personalize wellness and provide support without pressure.

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Holiday Zen: Stress-Free Fitness and Self-Care

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Despite our best efforts, holiday time can frazzle our nerves. These simple, self-care fitness tips can help to relieve holiday stress and break the cycle of seasonal overindulgence.

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Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force.

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Walk About: Simple Steps to Well-Being

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Walking briskly daily has many proven health benefits. Here are tips for getting started including proper shoes, ways to incorporate a dog, and how to stay motivated and committed.

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Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses.

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Water Sports for a Total Body Workout: Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Waterskiing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), river rafting, kayaking, SUP yoga and other summer water sports that improve bone density, elevate mood and engage major muscle groups.

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Learn Tai Chi Easy via Zoom

Jun 30, 2021 09:38PM

Certified tai chi and qigong teacher Erin Reas is offering a Tai Chi Easy/Qigong class and individual instruction Thursdays at 10 a.m. through July 29 via Zoom to enhance health, balance and inner peace.

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