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Time to Rethink Bedtime?
by Leslie Aronson
It's no secret that you need regular sleep to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle and body. Lack of sleep can inhibit your body's ability to heal after sickness, injury,...READ MORE
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Staying Injury Free
by Leslie Aronson
Getting injured is a dreaded but not uncommon side effect of maintaining an active lifestyle. There are ways to protect your body, though, most of which simply involve activating your...READ MORE
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It's All About the Payoff
by Leslie Aronson
Sometimes you need a little extra outside motivation to make it to the gym. If you aren't feeling motivated to lose those last 5 pounds or make your workouts more...READ MORE
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Energy Boost
by Leslie Aronson
Do you ever excuse yourself from a workout because you feel you have no energy? Although this is sometimes a convenient excuse to get out of schlepping to the gym,...READ MORE
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Amp Up the Intuition
by Leslie Aronson
The May edition of Shape magazine reports that scientists at Cornell University have, perhaps, found the reason why French women don't get fat. It's not genetics but rather the fact...READ MORE
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To Gym or Not to Gym?
by Leslie Aronson
The idea of investing in a gym membership can be a little overwhelming. Just the thought of committing to a year-long membership is enough to send some of us into...READ MORE
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On the Other Hand...
by Leslie Aronson
Despite the content of the previous post, I do think it's important to understand your gear, should you choose to go that route. For instance, what kind of running shoe...READ MORE
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Are You a Victim of Gear Allure?
by Leslie Aronson
One of the first things that drew me to running was, frankly, the gear. Now I know I'm not alone in my superficiality, so I'd best not hear any sighs...READ MORE
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Endorphin Junkie
by Leslie Aronson
Regular exercise can decrease your stress and anxiety levels and improve your mood. Even if exercise only provides an opportunity for escape from the daily grind or lets you take...READ MORE
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Frisbee, Anyone?
by Leslie Aronson
If you're tired of the gym and the more conventional exercise routines, look into finding some alternatives. While throwing a Frisbee can be a good excuse to get outside, it...READ MORE
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We've Got the Beat
by Leslie Aronson
Staying motivated through a workout can be challenging, but one of the best ways I've found to power through a rough patch or keep up the pace is music. Although...READ MORE
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Bring Out Your Inner Warrior
by Leslie Aronson
Warrior pose, technically known as Virabhadrasana (veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna), is one of my favorite yoga poses. According to yogajournal.com, this pose...READ MORE
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Pedal Pushers
by Leslie Aronson
As warmer weather approaches (finally!), it may be time to dust off your bike and take it out for a spin. Biking is a great way to exercise, plus it's...READ MORE
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Pile on the Protein
by Leslie Aronson
Are you getting enough protein? This is the question asked in the May edition of Runner's World. According to Christopher Percy Collier, most athletes don't get enough of this key...READ MORE
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Bring on the Weights
by Leslie Aronson
Adding resistance training to your cardio routine is one of the most effective ways to aid weight loss goals. Because muscle burns calories faster than fat, the more muscle you...READ MORE
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Water: Your New Best Friend
by Leslie Aronson
Water is essential for our existence and when we exercise it of course becomes more necessary to make sure we're staying hydrated because we lose so much through perspiration. So...READ MORE
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Boost Your Metabolism
by Leslie Aronson
Paying closer attention to your metabolism is one way to boost your energy level and aid your weight loss regimen. As this month's issue of "Delicious Living" reports, eating a...READ MORE
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Sweet Sweat
by Leslie Aronson
Sweat is good! Though perhaps we don't always feel the most sexy when all red in the face and covered in sweat, sweating is one of the ways our bodies...READ MORE
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Find the Balance
by Leslie Aronson
I often find myself taking my workout routine and general fitness a bit too seriously. I think it's important that most people take a step back from time to time...READ MORE
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It's All About Attitude
by Leslie Aronson
Finding the motivation to exercise is often hard, especially if it's been awhile. You know you'll feel better if you do it, you know the benefits of a good workout,...READ MORE
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