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September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day!
A simple conversation can save a life. Reach out, listen, and offer support. We kicked off the month by learning about signs and symptoms someone might experience during a mental health crisis, as well as what we can do to support them! If you or someone you know needs help 9-8-8 dialing code callers will…
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How to maintain your New Year’s Resolution
Welcome to 2023! As we enter a new year, everyone is making resolutions in the hopes of becoming a better version of themselves in 2023. Setting and sticking to your New Year’s Resolution can be difficult to say the least! Our goals can be too big which often leads to disappointment. We sometimes try to focus…
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National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
The month of September was National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 46,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020. While there are numerous benefits of exercising, the benefits don’t stop at building muscles or endurance. Did you know that working out can be extremely beneficial for your mental…
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Staying Active in the Office: Benefits of a Standing Desk
Taking afternoon walks on your work break is a great way to stay active, but what about when the cooler weather hits or it is raining outside? Strolls down the road turn into an ordeal when you have to bundle up or walk in the rain. A great alternative would be to invest in a…
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Kettlebells and Functionality
Kettlebells are one of the simplest fitness accessories we offer, essentially just a handle connected to a ball of iron. Simple, yet versatile, they allow for a wide range of workouts. Kettlebells date back to the 18th century, and there is a good reason that they are still buzzing in the fitness community today. Kettlebells…
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The Pros of the Power Plate
Fitness technology has taken off as engineers innovate the perfect equipment that targets all your body’s needs. Either by stepping on the Power Plate or completing an entire workout on it, your body can see many benefits. The plate’s effects can range from burning more calories to increasing circulation to muscle recovery and pain relief…
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Benefits of Exercise When You Have an Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune disorders arise when the body’s immune system erroneously attacks healthy cells in your body as if they were a harmful virus or bacteria. Autoimmune diseases can take their toll on the human body, physically, mentally, and emotionally in the form of chronic pain, fatigue, weakness, depression, and a myriad of other symptoms. For many…
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Roller Skating + Fitness: Do They Go Together?
I started roller skating on a whim about a year ago and did not realize the fitness benefits I would gain from my new hobby. I had, of course, done this during my teen years when my parents would throw money at us, then drop us off at the rink to terrorize the staff for…
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Delicious Cinnamon Apple Morning Oats
You have heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There is a tremendous amount of research out there to support this claim, but what you choose to eat for breakfast is even more crucial. When you begin your day with hearty, healthy foods, you kickstart your metabolism and replenish…
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Ways to Prioritize Your Heart Health During Heart Month
This month brings one of the most important aspects of our health to the forefront: our heart and cardiovascular system. While we’re all aware that heart health is important, many don’t prioritize the habits necessary to maintain it, and this month can be a great time to start some new heart-healthy habits! The winter may…
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Which Chocolate is Best for Your Heart?
Tis the season for chocolate candies galore! If we told you that chocolate is healthy for you, would you believe us? Keeping in mind that not all chocolates are created equal, we did the research on the potential cardiovascular benefits of this delicious treat and which type is best for your heart health. According to…
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Mini Workouts Are Beneficial
Often people find it difficult to schedule a 45-minute to 60-minute workout into their daily lives, so they simply choose not to engage in exercise at all. If you’re feeling crunched for time but still want to squeeze in a daily exercise session, then mini workouts may be a more suitable option for you! According…
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