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Ali Heck
Dec 07, 2018

Endorphin release differs by exercise intensity, study finds

Studies have long suggested that exercise triggers the release of “feel-good hormones,” or endorphins, in the brain. New research, however, suggests that this effect is very much dependent on exercise intensity. Researchers suggests that the release of endorphins varies by exercise intensity. Researchers found that adults who engaged in an hour of high-intensity interval training

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Ali Heck
Dec 06, 2018

7 Mistakes You Might be Making in Indoor Cycling Class

And how to be sure you’re not just spinning your wheels The calorie-torching qualities of indoor cycling are hard to beat—that is, if you’re making the most out of your session. Avoid these all-too-common speed bumps for the ultimate—and injury-free—ride. Holding on Too Tight While it sometimes might feel like it, we swear the bike isn’t going

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Bill Brown
Nov 30, 2018

Common exercise excuses and how to overcome them

The biggest barrier to achieving your fitness goals is arguably yourself Image credit Total Shape It’s difficult to move outside of your comfort zone, and th ere’s no shame in finding it difficult. However, you’ll need to immerse yourself in the unfamiliar in order to realise your goals. These are the most common exercise excuses

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Bill Brown

Here’s How to Know If You’re Getting Enough Vitamin D

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is produced in the body in response to the skin being exposed to sunlight. Considering the sun rises every day, most people must get plenty of vitamin D, right? Wrong. The Vitamin D Council says that approximately 1 billion people worldwide are

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Bill Brown
Nov 29, 2018

Coffee Can Be a Great Pre-Workout — If You Drink It at the Right Time.

Ditch your pre-workout shake for a steaming cup of joe. Coffee has long been the go-to beverage of the bleary-eyed early morning crowd. But could the jolt of energy that comes with all that caffeine be put to even better use in the gym? For some people, the answer to that question is a resounding

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Bill Brown
Nov 28, 2018

5 Produce Picks for the Cooler Months

5 Fall Produce Picks We typically think of farmers markets in the summer. We’re obsessing over watermelon, ice-cold lemonade and early morning runs to beat the heat. As the days get shorter and weather turns cooler, many of us forget that there are plenty of produce options growing in the cooler months also. We want

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Ali Heck
Nov 15, 2018

Importance of Yoga for Students

From first graders to college seniors, students lives are not pressure-free. Hours a day sitting at desk or computer monitor and more hours doing homework cause a young body to tense up. Social and family pressures and, unfortunately, anxiety, abuse and bullying also take their toll. It adds up to the high stress levels that

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Bill Brown
Nov 13, 2018

Why You Should Have a Small Snack After Every Workout

It’s important—whether you want one or not. When you finish a workout, you’re either ravenous for food or you shy away from it. But those in the latter group may need to rethink their fueling strategy, as it could be sabotaging your weight loss or fitness-related goals. (If you’re in the former camp, though, here’s how to handle

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Bill Brown
Nov 12, 2018

Is Your Workout Too Hard or Not Hard Enough? Here’s How to Tell

At one extreme of the workout spectrum you have people who tackle their workout at full-intensity every time but wind up fizzling out from exhaustion before the end. At the other end there are exercisers who go through their workouts at half speed, leaving too much untapped potential on the table. Either scenario can easily be avoided by paying

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Bill Brown
Nov 09, 2018

THE FAMILY THAT TRAINS TOGETHER …

Every demographic in America has something in common: at all ages, many of us simply aren’t making time for fitness. Less than 5 percent of adults fit in 30 minutes of movement per day. Only one-third of kids spend time being physically active every day, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

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