Fitness Tips

7 Magazine Clippings That May Spark Your Interest

I could have sworn that I had mentioned my magazine habits before, but my trusty search function is not leading me to that post, so let me explain.  I love reading magazines, and I subscribe to many, but I am almost always behind (same with blog reading ... oops). ...

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The Benefits of Yoga for Your Healthy Life

Yoga is one of those things that I really enjoy and appreciate when I actually do it ... but that somehow "slips my mind" (or my agenda) more often than I would like.  When I get to my yoga mat, I feel like I am doing something for myself, like I am helping my body...

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Bundling Up for Cold Weather Exercise

Can you believe November is more than halfway complete!?  Is it getting colder where you are?  It got chilly a few weeks ago in Dallas, then got quite warm again, and is now leveling out in temperatures that are just about perfect for running! Dressing properly to run...

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7 Thoughts About Governmental Health Regulations

Did you read that title and think "oh boy, here's a big can of worms?"  I did too - there are so many controversial topics that I feel need to be discussed, and I always file them on my "Blog Ideas" document to save for a day when I can do a better job at posting my...

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Quick and Sweaty Treadmill Blast

Happy Workout Wednesday!  I've mentioned my general dislike for the treadmill before - running on the treadmill makes the workout pass much more slowly, and is usually less enjoyable than running outside.  One thing that does make me enjoy the treadmill is inserting...

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Arm and Ab Power Circuit Workout, and Wish Kevin Good Luck!

About a month ago, I shared my "Burnin' Arms and Abs" workout, which I created for my cousin Michelle as she was recovering from her broken leg.  Well, today is the perfect time to post the second workout I created for Michelle, because she got off of her crutches...

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DRC Half Marathon Review + Turning Fitness Into Your Lifestyle

It's another Motivation Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend!  In addition to the busy Saturday that I told you about yesterday, I also ran another half marathon yesterday!  As I've mentioned, I select my "A" races carefully and give them my all, but yesterday's...

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Bonus Thursday! Foodie Pen Papls + a Recipe I Make Frequently

Happy Halloween!  If you're looking for something fun to make tonight, check out these 10 Low-Cal Halloween Treats from Shape ... the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Popcorn balls look delicious! I didn't get yesterday's Workout Wednesday post up, so I want to make it up...

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