Category: Exercise
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Review: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901 Bike
You guys! I am so excited. After a few months of feeling blah, I decided I needed a new workout routine. We all know the great benefits of exercise—decreased weight, increased cardiovascular and muscular health, better sleep, and overall feeling of well-being. So, after fumbling around with a few different ideas, I finally stumbled upon… Read more
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15 Day Sexy Moxie Mama Workout
As a way of getting myself back to at least a shred of my former self, I am instituting a fitness challenge. Now my son is 6 weeks old but, between the feedings, diaper changes, doctor appointments, and general household chores, I have had little time to exercise. Now, this might sound “normal” to most… Read more
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Using a Heart Rate Monitor
Do you want to get healthy? Using a wrist heart rate monitor might be just what you need to stay on the right path. These wearable tools are helpful in tracking so many variables to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Most heart rate monitors a record your heart rate and calories burned, but other incorporate… Read more
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Fun Ideas to Keep Kids Active this Summer
Summer vacation is just around the corner and with the break from school comes parents biggest concern—keeping kids active during the summer. While most kids don’t see their activeness as exercise, anyone who has witnessed kids on a playground knows they are naturally physically active and love to move and play. Keeping kids active… Read more
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Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 3
[…Continued from PART 1 and PART 2] Soon, I saw a group of women, and I set my mind to pass them. After a few minutes, I quickly breezed past them. While I wasn’t going at an extremely fast pace, I was above three mph. This speed, I knew, would get me to the finish… Read more
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Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 2
[Continued from Part 1…] According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) “Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week can benefit your health during pregnancy in the following ways: helps reduce backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling; may help prevent or treat gestational diabetes;… Read more
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Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 1
I was in my first Half Marathon this weekend—the American River Parkway Half— in Sacramento. When I embarked on this journey nearly five months ago, I wasn’t out to set any world records, just to finish. But not just to finish, to finish PREGNANT. That’s right, I was 34 weeks pregnant when I participated in… Read more
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Oh, My Aching Back! Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Being pregnant this time around, I have found myself healthier and more active than any of my previous pregnancies. From walking to working out at the gym, I have maintained my weight and have continued eating very healthy. I am even training for a walking half marathon. But, with the increased mileage has come some… Read more
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5 Youtube Channels for Fun At-Home Workouts
Being pregnant means being more health for me and my growing baby. This time around, I am trying to incorporate more exercise more into my daily life, but it has been a struggle for me. I’m not “in love” with working out. I have a gym membership but with my always changing energy levels, it… Read more
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The Benefits of Stroller Walking Group
Motherhood can often be challenging for new and experienced moms alike. For new moms, the stresses of their newborn often lead to a tendency to have a very restricted social life. It’s rare to have the opportunity to meet up with friends or coworkers for a social event since most of your time is spent… Read more