February 11, 2012

Nordic Walking the NEW Fitness Routine

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Written By HB Staff | Leave it to the Europeans to lead the way on fitness ideas. For example, in the 1980’s no one used trekking poles to help them get up the slopes of hills. We just gutted it out--with knee pain as the result. Once Europeans brought their “ski poles” across the pond, their value rapidly became obvious to us. Now, a new trend is heading our way--Nordic Walking. Most readers have no idea what Nordic Walking is. They may say “Oh, you mean walking with sticks?” If … [Read more...]

Kids Corner

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Written By Ariana Purcell | For me, spring is very busy. The weat the end of the school year is coming and that means my spring soccer season is also ending, which is sad but good. I am trying out for a competitive soccer team! I am working harder every day, doing exercises and practicing shooting goals, along with other practices I do with my soccer team. I have to try out for the competitive team and I am planning on making the team, or at least I am working hard to get on the team. … [Read more...]

Our “Story”

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Written By Kirstin Manning | We all have a story. I have a story. It’s a similar story heard everywhere. My life was unhappy; I hit bottom and spent too much time there. But, it’s what I did with it that matters. I finally started to look at myself. In looking at myself, I began asking myself questions. What happened? Where did things go wrong? Continuous questions kept showing up, none of which got me closer to an answer. But something really cool was starting to happen, without me even … [Read more...]

Body & Mind Basics

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Exercising with a ball is one of the best ways there is to improve the way your body looks, feels, and works, because it gives both your mind and your body a good workout. Find out how it works on all aspects of your physique – your bones, ligaments, and joints. Learn about your posture (the way you position yourself when sitting, standing or lying down), which has a huge impact on your appearance and physical well-being, and tips on how to make sure your posture is as good as possible to keep … [Read more...]

Using the Exercise Ball to get in shape… a series

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Get ready to play ball and roll your way to fitness. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a regular gym-goers, or an elite athlete, working out with the exercise ball will give you a defined physique and a stronger, healthier, injury-free body. Exercises that use a ball work on your body’s muscle groups from a strong central core, using good breathing techniques, strong mental focus, and smooth, flowing movements throughout, and mind-body connections. It’s an extremely safe, holistic, … [Read more...]

A Personalized Practice that you can Love

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by Allison Prater | Many people set new years resolutions around fitness goals that they do not keep. In forming new fitness routines, it is helpful to approach your goals holistically. Below are tips for making resolutions that you will be able to keep, by building a successful personalized practice for 2010. Try new activities: Keep your routine fresh by trying new classes. You may discover a new passion. Here are some unique class ideas to help you add some spice to your fitness … [Read more...]

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