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Bodyweight Exercises To Strengthen And Stay Flexible
Everyone is looking for the perfect exercise to do when we are at home or on a trip. I get asked all the time what is the perfect program and I always tell them, “The perfect program for you, is the one that you will do on a consistent basis.” Seriously, though, I truly believe one of the best ways to work your body is to perform bodyweight exercises to strengthen your body and keep your joints and muscles flexible. In this article I will describe bodyweight exercises, and why we should incorporate them into our routine, what some specific exercises you can do and a little guidance in choosing…
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Finding Your Fitness Motivation
You might know that exercising on a regular basis is good for you, and have even chosen some great workouts to do, but motivating yourself to continue is another thing entirely. Fitness, like diets and new hobbies, are often easy in the beginning. You are excited to try something new, you add them to your schedule, and feel ready to finally make it work. You are determined that this is going to work, even if in the past you gave up after a few days or a few weeks. The problem is motivation. You need to keep pushing yourself and finding the motivation to continue, even on days when you…
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The Most Effective Injury Prevention Protocols
By Kathy Denise Hicks Twenty-five years ago I embarked on an adventure that I didn’t know would affect my life so dramatically. I gave birth to a set of identical twin boys with a total weight of about 14 pounds. Little did I know, how carrying these little bundles of joy would create a bit of havoc in my body. I like to think of it as a sports injury actually and by using injury prevention protocols, I may have avoided some of the injuries I did through this whole experience. Soon after the babies were born, my back and hips began expressing themselves with a bit of complaining. Eventually…
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Get Moving for Better Rest
Get Moving for Better Rest By Kathy Denise Hicks November 17, 2021 If you are a parent with young children or babies, or you are retired, sleep can be an elusive goal. I know for me, I have had trouble sleeping since I…
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Five Ways to Stay Fit at Work
Five Ways to Stay Fit at Work It is Good for Business!! As a Civil Engineer for 25 years and more recently online entrepreneur and personal trainer, I have spent many working hours at a desk and computer. I have experienced pain and tightness in my back, shoulders and legs that may have been prevented. The effects of a sedentary lifestyle is talked about all over the media and at some time or another has affected most of us. Symptoms of sitting for much of the day include leg and gluteal muscle loss and disfunction, lower back pain, weight gain, and a number of chronic illnesses including diabetes, depression and…
