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  • Thirsty Thursday

    It’s Thirsty Thursday! The drink of choice is a Whey Protein Shake. Before you begin scooping out your protein powder and filling your blender with fruits and vegetables, please read the 411 on Whey. What is in this stuff? Milk! The curd is removed from the whey, and is used to make cheese.  The whey is further processed to

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  • Smart Play: Part 2

    Do you need to increase your fitness motivation? Engage in Smart Play today! To perform smart play follow three (3) simple rules: Exercises must be easy to understand:  Be able to explain each exercise in 30 seconds or less. The duration of each exercise must take only 90 seconds to 2 minutes to complete:  High intensity and short duration exercises combat

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  • Smart Play: Part 1

    Do you need a increase in your fitness motivation? Engage in Smart Play today! To perform smart play follow three (3) simple rules: Exercises must be easy to understand:  Be able to explain each exercise in 30 seconds or less. The duration of each exercise must take only 90 seconds to 2 minutes to complete:  High intensity and short

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  • Time to Play!

    When was the last time you played? According to Stuart Brown, MD, author of Play, we are designed to play, however our society negates the idea of play when we approach adulthood. The result?  We want to play, but feel we should not engage in this behavior. Fortunately, our society is beginning to encourage new, acceptable types of play for adults, such as exercise. The

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  • Hiking Adventure

    I went for a great hike this afternoon in Tennessee Valley (Northern California) – Reached the mountain’s peak! How will you be active this weekend?

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  • Be Happy!

    Will you be able to check-off these 3 items today?   Your body and mind will thank you! Be Active, Be Healthy, Be YOU!

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  • Take Time to Recover

    The superior man respectfully appreciates the cycles of increase and decrease… External ploys will not put an end to the natural cycle of deterioration.  Time will.  Nurture your mind and body… Look for wisdom in your acceptance of the times. – I Ching, No. 23 Are you injured, physically or mentally? Do not ignore injury.  Whether

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  • Gym Time!

    It is time to hit the gym – How will you survive? 6 Tips to Make Your Gym Time FUN Get a gym buddy A friend will motivate you to go to the gym and break a sweat, and he/she may teach you a few new exercises to add to your routine. Free Weights Vs. Machines Free Weights:  Pros – Target a

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  • Be Healthy Before Work

    5 Quick and Easy To-Dos’  Before You Walk Out the Door Each Day Drink warm lemon water Aids with digestion and cleanses your intestinal system  Move! Check out Sworkit at http://www.sworkit.com! Run, stretch, or perform yoga Need motivation?  Download the app, “Sworkit” to your mobile device. Starting your day with movement will clear your mind, relieve stress, and

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  • Got Core?

    3 Moves to Increase Your Core Strength Shared by Olympic athlete, Gracie Gold Plank Rotations In a side-lying position, place your bottom elbow on the apex of a BOSU ball (ball side) and hold a light dumbbell (3 lbs. – 5 lbs.) with your other hand.  Rotate all the way in without moving your hips or feet,

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