Fitness

Lyme Disease Prevention

By Pia Hinckle on

Tips to stay safe from ticks this summer Knowing how to protect yourself from ticks and the diseases they carry is more important than ever during the COVID-19 crisis. The urge to get out in …

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The FruitGuys Response to COVID-19

By The FruitGuys on

March 2020 We will get to the other side of this---together. We wish you, your employees, your vendors, your customers, and their families the best, and especially good health. Please let us know of …

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How HIIT Can Supercharge Your Results in a Shorter Time

By Dana Merrill on

How are those New Year fitness resolutions going now that we’re firmly in the so-called “dead” of winter? Whether you gave up or are still going strong, you can supercharge (or re-start) your exercise …

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6 Ways to Conquer Gymtimidation

By Jonanna Widner on

Trying to conquer gymtimidation? Whether it’s related to the stigmatization of different body types, the fear of unknown workout equipment, or a lack of confidence in your own fitness levels, you’re …

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4 Ways to Sit Less & Get Work Done

By T.J. Ford on

Those of us who sit at a desk all day often wish we had a more active job. The dreaded desk slump leads to poor circulation, tight muscles, and low energy. Numerous studies have equated long …

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6 Takeaways From My Six-Week Weight-Loss & Fitness Challenge

By Elisabeth Flynn on

Last summer, a friend asked me to join her in a six-week fitness challenge at a nearby gym. It promised weight loss, strength and endurance training, and a #squad-style community forged through group …

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Going the Distance: The Perks of Running an Ultramarathon

By Miriam Wolf on

Maybe you’ve had your fill of marathons, pounding the pavement alongside thousands of other runners for 26.2 miles, with nothing to fuel your performance but packets of energy goo and orange …

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Training Tips to Help You Ace Your First Half Marathon

By T.J. Ford on

You’ve researched and chosen the right race for your first half marathon. Now it’s time to think about your goals for the race and physically and mentally prepare yourself for race day. Many …

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Master the Half Marathon

By T.J. Ford on

You’ve been running for a while, three or four days a week, and you love it. Maybe you tried a couple of 5K fun-runs last summer, or a Jingle Bell 5K over the holidays, and discovered that the energy …

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The Five Aspects of Fitness

By Rebecca Taggart on

Fitness is about that wonderful feeling of exhilaration and power after a good workout. Or is it? Many of us equate fitness with the ability to run, swim, or bike a certain distance, make it through a …

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Cold-Water Swimming: Are You Ready to Take the Plunge?

By Pia Hinckle on

Shivering on the beach in the lashing wind and rain, I cringe as the 52°F water of San Francisco Bay kisses my toes. Why do I do this? I ask myself, and on winter days like this. Why don’t I wear a …

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Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine

By Jonanna Widner on

For anyone who exercises regularly, the signs of sliding off track are usually clear: Those kettlebells you so lovingly swung for months suddenly seem to have lost their former charm; the treadmill …

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Winter Runner-land

By Jonanna Widner on

Whether you’re a novice runner or an ultra-marathoner, running in winter nearly always means making some adjustments to your regimen. As the seasons change, so does your gear, your preparation, and …

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Stairing Contest

By Miriam Wolf on

A workplace fitness challenge can do some great things for your team or your company. Yes, it provides exercise and promotes health, but it does more than that, too. Even though a fitness challenge …

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Ramping Up for Your First 5K

By Dana Lester on

In 2016, 8.2 million people finished a 5K race in the U.S., according to Runner’s World. If you’re not one of the die-hards lacing up your running shoes every day, you may be wondering what the …

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Spring into Bike Commuting

By Miriam Wolf on

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it’s time to consider making your commute healthier, more environmentally friendly, and a lot more fun than sitting in a car. Just get on your …

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Cool Runnings

By Jonanna Widner on

For many runners, the approach of winter means new challenges—harsher conditions, less daylight, and all too often, less motivation. This doesn’t mean you have to pack up your shoes and shut down for …

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Yoga for Digestion

By Rebecca Taggart on

Nothing is more traditional than eating large festive meals, starting at Thanksgiving and continuing right on through New Year’s Eve.  With the days getting colder and darker, we also tend to exercise …

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The Joy of Winter Sports

By Mark Saltveit on

During wintertime, and the living is cozy. Our instincts tell us to hibernate and curl up in front of the fire with some snacks and a hot toddy. For exercise, most people get back on the treadmill by …

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Gear Up for Cold Weather

By Mark Saltveit on

If you exercise or run outdoors, the temptation to hang up your workout shoes for the season is a strong one as the days get shorter and colder. Curling up with a nice book or a binge-worthy TV show …

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