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Fueling the Fire – Tips to Nourish your Workout

Posted by Stephanie Turley

No matter how long or how hard you are working out, the importance of eating properly is critical to the synergy of your dietary and fitness practice. Think of your body like a diesel motor. If you expect the motor to run efficiently, to perform as you expect it to, and to last for any length of time, you have to fill the tank with diesel fuel. If you attempt to put in unleaded gas, no matter what grade, how clean, or the cost, you will eventually blow the motor and it will become unusable. Whether you are a casual walker or a competitive athlete in training, the foods you consume will have a direct impact on your body, your emotions, and eventually, your lifestyle. Here's some tips to keep in mind when you are fueling your own “diesel motor”. Read more...

18 Jul 2012

Maximizing Aerobic Workouts

Posted by Cassandra Stirling

Aerobic exercise has many benefits such as cardiovascular health, stress reduction, increased circulation, improved immunity and strength and body conditioning.  Not to mention it help flush toxins out of our body an promotes alkalinity.  Combined with a healthy diet, it can also help promote long term weight loss if done properly. Read more...

13 Jul 2012

Yoga as Fitness?

Posted by Stephanie Turley

Yoga has earned itself an interesting reputation in the fitness world. There's hatha, vinyasa, ashtanga, bikram, iyengar, and so many more types, not to mention the countless non-specific classes seen in the gym, on the beach, in chain studios...It's everywhere, and there's something for everyone. And still, there seems to be a stigma that yeah, yoga feels good, but it's really just glorified stretching right? Read more...

08 Jul 2012

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