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Stretch for Relaxation
Get Fit Quick Tip: Seated Hamstring and Low Back Stretch Ease muscle tension at the end of the day with this full body stretch. Begin seated on the floor with both legs out straight in front of you. Cross your right ankle over your left ankle and walk your hands forward, tuck your chin to your chest and bend forward from your low back. Hold … Read More
Need a little inspiration? By Jennifer Austin
If the hustle and bustle of the season has taken your energy, time to reset with a motivation boost. Let others inspire you with their words. “Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them.” -Henry Ford. Do you really want to get fit? Getting healthy and fit is not easy. It takes effort, … Read More
Going Nuts for Nuts? By Dr. Bushman
Going nuts for nuts? In a recent publication in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers highlight the health benefits of nut and tree nut consumption. For purposes of the study, “nuts” referred to peanuts, peanut butter, tree nuts, or tree nut butter. Specifically “tree nuts” included almonds, Brazil nuts, … Read More
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Stretch for Relaxation
Get Fit Quick Tip: Seated Hamstring and Low Back Stretch Ease muscle tension at the end of the day with this full body stretch. Begin seated on the floor with both legs out straight in front of you. Cross your right ankle over your left ankle … [Read More...]
Choose health and fitness…
Get Fit Quick Tip: Choose health and fitness TODAY! Getting healthy and fit takes commitment, dedication and effort. And it will be worth every minute of your time, effort and sweat. Here's how to stop procrastinating and choose health and fitness … [Read More...]
Find YOUR Fitness
Get Fit Quick Tip: Fitness is NOT one size fits all! Not all workouts are for every body! Likewise, not all bodies are for all types of workouts! Just because you didn't like a workout, or the workout didn't work for you doesn't mean give up on … [Read More...]
Increase your weights!
Get Fit Quick Tip: Increase your weights! Have you been lifting the same weights for months on end, or for even longer? Increase your weights to challenge your muscles! If the muscles are not stimulated or overloaded, there will not be a … [Read More...]
Make Fitness Opportunities
Get Fit Quick Tip: Make fitness opportunities! You may not have the time or finances to join a gym, but that shouldn't stop your workouts. Look around you to create fitness opportunities in your everyday environment. Here are a few ideas to get … [Read More...]
Get Your Game On!
Get Fit Quick Tip: Start a Game! Call some friends and start a pick up game. Basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer, and volleyball are all great options to log a little cardio in an activity where people can come and go as their schedule … [Read More...]
Push-Ups Too Easy?
Get Fit Quick Tip: Do Plyometric Push-Ups Begin in a push-up position. Pull your abdominal muscles in tight, with your spine aligned. Inhale and lower your body down toward the floor. Immediately upon extending your elbows, exhale, push up and … [Read More...]
Breathe!
Get Fit Quick Tip: Practice Deep Breathing! Don't underestimate the value of deep breathing during your day. Practice the daily habit of taking 2-3 regular deep breaths at a time. Begin by inhaling for a count of 3-4 seconds, and then exhaling … [Read More...]