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Shape-Up Shakedown: July 2007
One thing I have never let slip on my priority list is exercise. Without skipping a beat, I have always managed to incorporate cardio and strength training into my week at any cost. But I never gave flexibility training a thought.
5K Walk/Run Fitness Series at the Whitewater Center
Come and experience Charlotte's newest outdoor playground as you walk or run through the beautiful tree-shaded trails surrounding the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Families are especially encouraged to participate.
Create a Garden Retreat
Have you ever considered creating a permanent vacation spot in your own backyard? By investing in a garden retreat, you can take a mini-vacation whenever you like, and reap some health benefits along the way!
Fitness in Your Fifties (Your Forties Too)
Oh my goodness—it’s summertime again! I know there is a lot of talk about global warming and how it is affecting everyone, but I’m here to tell you that women 50+ have been experiencing “global warming” for eons. Those infamous hot flashes get even hotter and more uncomfortable in the summer.
Shape-up Shakedown: June 2007
Instead of always punishing yourself with exercise when you make an unhealthy choice, try rewarding yourself when you make a good choice. Plan an active vacation, treat yourself to a massage, or sign up for the new fun cardio-striptease class at a nearby fitness facility.
Fitness in Your Fifties (Your Forties Too): Staying Connected to Others
Do you realize that in 5 years the first round of baby boomers will hit 65?!! That used to be the age that people officially retired. Of course, the retirement age has been raised and I don’t think the baby boomers are going be like 65-year-olds of the past!
Shape-up Shakedown: May 2007
You've heard how important it is to cross-train and change up your workout, so your body does not adapt. You'll know your body has gotten used to your routine because you won't feel as challenged and your fitness level will plateau along with your weight loss efforts. Your body is like a machine that just gets more efficient with practice!
Shape-up Shakedown: January 2007
New Year's resolutions usually include beginning some kind of exercise program. Why? We constantly are having to start a program because for some reason or another, we have stopped whatever we vowed to start last year!
Fitness in Your Fifties (Your Forties Too): Ease Back Into Your Exercise Regime After a Holiday Lapse
Does this sound at all familiar? Okay, I’ve let the pounds creep up over the winter. First, it was Thanksgiving. I mean you can’t pass up the cornbread stuffing and homemade pecan pie.
Shape-up Shakedown: April 2007
Here are some tips for using exercise to help you kick your bad habits; as well as some ways to recognize whether you are exercising too much. Be sure to watch the video to learn how meditation can be a good habit to develop for relieving stress and curbing your cravings.
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