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Stay Fit Through the Holidays

December 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Tips for keeping off those dreaded pounds typically gained between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

The holidays are busy and loaded with yummy treats.  There are work functions, gatherings with friends, and family obligations.  It is easy to lose track of time and your workouts, overeat and even gain weight. The average American will gain about four pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.  Year after year that adds up. This year, fight the holiday backlash with these tips. Keep It Moving One of the best ways to keep weight off is to hit the weights.  Picking up a set of ... Continue Reading

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Get Sneaky: Fun Ways to Sneak in Daily Exercise

May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Sneaking in exercise and activity can help you get fit and healthy without a gym membership.

As a busy mom, we all know it can be difficult to get to the gym on a regular basis. It may even be hard to escape to the garage gym you created for yourself. But it isn't difficult to sneak in daily exercise when you're running errands and going about your daily chores. Here are eight simple (and fun) ways to sneak in exercise that you an start incorporating into your schedule today. You've probably read it or heard it somewhere, but do you follow the advice? Park your car as far as you ... Continue Reading

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Exercising with Your Baby

November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Get in your exercise, strengthen, and tone – with your baby in tow.

When it comes to being mom to a baby or toddler, shedding post-pregnancy pounds and gaining muscle mass are just not high on the priority list. In the midst of feeding, changing, burping, bathing, soothing, and loving your new little bundle of joy - you barely have time to think about when you're going to do laundry (or when was the last time you showered) - much less when you'll have time to go to the gym to exercise. Here are some great ways to get in some strength training and toning at ... Continue Reading

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