Monthly Archives: April 2016

Core Workout

Perform 3 sets of 15-20 reps of each exercise: Bird Dogs: On all fours, keep your spine and neck in a neutral position. Slowly extend your left leg behind you while reaching your right arm forward. Keep your hips and … Continue reading

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Looking Past Six Pack Abs

When we think of the word core, we usually think of having a six pack or abs.  But your rectus abdominis muscles are only one part of many that make up your core.  There’s also your pelvic floor muscles, transverse … Continue reading

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Want More Gains? Get More Sleep!

Most of us have every intention to wake up early and go workout whether it is going for a run, taking a group class or walking the dog.  But some days when the alarm goes off, exercise is the furthest … Continue reading

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Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners

Baking sheets are not just for cookies.  Grab your baking sheet-pan and try one of these quick and delicious dinners tonight. Roast Salmon and Broccoli With Chile-Caper Vinaigrette Ingredients (Servings: 4) 1bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 lb.), cut into florets 4tablespoons olive … Continue reading

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Are you Hungry or Stressed?

by Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CDN Have you ever noticed that when you get stressed out about work or family that you find yourself reaching for high-calorie, sweet and fatty foods?  While some people may lose their appetite or may … Continue reading

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Cardio Vs Weights

Balancing your health with your job can be difficult and finding the time to work out may not always be easy. So what if you only have time to fit in a quick workout? Should you focus on resistance training … Continue reading

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Exercises For Prevention and Managing Symptoms

The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist made up of bones and ligaments. The median nerve, which controls sensation and movement in the thumb and first three fingers, runs through this passageway along … Continue reading

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Business Trips Vs. Fitness

Those of us who travel for work, whatever the business, all have one thing in common: we have a hard time fitting a workout in. Traveling can take a lot out of us, especially with the added pressure of a … Continue reading

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