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Why Do We Need Water?

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jonathan Thompson

Everybody knows that they need to drink water, especially while exercising or competing, but few understand the science behind exactly why. Water makes up most of the human body, including 80 percent of our blood, 90 percent …
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Posted in Healthy Lifestyle | Tagged dehydration, electrolytes, hyponatremia

8 Vital Injury-Prevention Practices for Your Workouts

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jason Brick

If you get hurt working out, you have to quit exercising for a while. Although it’s true that you should expect some “burn” or discomfort during your workout, real pain is a warning sign that you’re doing …
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Posted in Fitness | Tagged exercise warm up, hydration, improper form, proper workout clothes

How to Eliminate IT Band Pain

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Coach Jenny Hadfield

Ask Coach Jenny Q: I’m struggling with ITB pain on the side of my knee.  Do you have any exercises that are helpful for this?  Thanks, Emily A: I’m sorry to hear about your ITB issue Emily, …
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Posted in Fitness | Tagged bridge with ball, ITB foam roll, single leg stance

Avoiding Injury While Power Lifting

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jason Brick

You don’t have to lift extremely heavy weights to get benefits out of strength training. If you want to start looking like a body builder, though, power lifting is a must. This is the practice of lifting …
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Posted in Fitness | Tagged proper technique, safety equipment, spotter

The Truth Behind Negative Calorie Foods

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jonathan Thompson

Imagine a food that actually burns more calories than it provides, that helps you lose weight just by eating it. The idea sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? These so-called negative calorie foods have been promoted by many …
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Posted in Nutrition | Tagged balanced diet, chewing food, digesting food

How to Choose a Martial Arts School

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jason Brick

Whether your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, relieve stress or learn a new skill, martial arts lessons may be the answer for you. Most classes provide a full-spectrum wellness experience. The only trouble is, for …
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Posted in Fitness | Tagged individual classes, mom and pop dojos, superschools

8 Alternative Snacks

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jason Brick

Between-meal snacking is either forbidden or essential, depending on which diet you choose to follow. Either way, most quick and available snack foods are decidedly weight-loss and nutrition unfriendly. Try these eight alternatives for your late morning, …
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Posted in Nutrition | Tagged apples & bananas, peanut butter & celery, raisins & nuts, veggie sticks

Revive Your Workout with Plyometrics

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jenilee Matz

Do you want to revive a tired workout regimen? Get a sleeker physique? Challenge your body in a new way? Sticking with a regular workout routine is great for your mind and body. But after weeks or …
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Posted in Fitness | Tagged burpees, jumpees, mountain climbers, skier jumps

Tricks For Sticking With That Resolution

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Jason Brick

Some people like to joke about giving up their New Year Resolutions for Lent. It’s good for a laugh, but also illustrates how many people give up on their goals as quarter one draws to a close. …
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Posted in Healthy Lifestyle | Tagged find a buddy, forgive yourself, time limits, write it down

Barefoot Running and Marathon Training

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Coach Jenny Hadfield

Ask Coach Jenny Q: Is starting barefoot running training a bad idea when combined with marathon training with existing trainers? A: It’s not that it’s a bad idea as much as it is an aggressive one. When …
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Posted in Fitness | Tagged heel & toe raises, single leg stance, toe lifts

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