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I know exercise and nutrition are both important – but what does healthy eating really mean?

June 7, 2022 Fitness, Health 0 Comments

There are endless lists of clever quotes about exercise and nutrition.

A few of our favorites are; fitness is 20% exercise and 80% nutrition or you can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet. The internet is filled with every possible variation of exercises and fad diets. Just like exercise, any promises of quick-result diets should be considered with extreme caution.

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I’m in my forties and working out to get in shape for summer – how do I avoid injuries?

May 27, 2022 Exercise, Fitness 0 Comments

Getting back in shape can be easier for us when we are in our prime, say between the ages 20 - 35.

However, as we age into our forties, fifties, and beyond, it seems more difficult to get into achieve gains in the gym. No matter your workout goals, whether it’s losing weight, building muscle, or improving cardiorespiratory endurance – avoiding injury is crucial. Injuries will sideline you from your workout routine and derail your progress.

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