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Staying Safe While Exercising in the Dark

Exercising outside after dark can be a safety hazard. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 80% of pedestrian traffic fatalities occur at night or in low-light conditions. That doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t go out at night: Whether you want to avoid the daytime heat, short winter days are cutting into your […]

Improve Time Management and Reduce Stress

Do you ever feel a sense of panic when you read your to-do list?  Do you feel like there isn’t enough time in a 24-hour day to do all the things you have to do, let alone the things you want to do? The constant stress over deadlines, racing against the clock to get things […]

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On-The-Go-Fitness:  Staying Fit While Traveling

Whether you are a seasoned traveler or someone who gets away once a year, you can easily find a fitness routine that works for you.  You might actually spice up your existing routine with something new! Remember, “fitness” while traveling is going to look different to everyone. Some may find that walking a lot is […]

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6 Tips on Packing Your Lunch During the Week

Eating a healthy lunch and making it ahead of time is not that hard if you follow these six steps. Maintaining a healthy relationship with your food can help you live longer and healthier. We all understand how convenient it can be to order takeout for lunch at work, so you don’t have to get […]

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4 Ways to Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer

Who doesn’t love the feeling of warm sunshine on their skin? I have been a sun lover most of my life.  I look back and remember the crazy things we used to do (which I don’t recommend) to try to get a darker tan.  The sun felt so great, and we loved the healthy glow […]

Playground Safety

Beware of Concussions Most kids never met a playground they didn’t like. They may certainly have their favorites, but even the old, worn out, simplest playgrounds attract children for hours of play. Playgrounds are a great place for children to explore, run, learn new skills and have opportunities to take risks and test their limits, […]

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Oh My Aching Feet!

Over the decades that I have worked as a personal trainer, my clients all have asked me that common question regarding which athletic shoe to wear. Many of them would have to pull out their old shoes from the back of the closet that had seen better days. They didn’t, nor do many people realize […]

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10 Safety Tips For Exercising in the Heat

If you’re not prepared, exercising in the heat can have tragic consequences. Heat-related illnesses are largely preventable. By taking some basic precautions, your exercise routine doesn’t have to suffer when the heat is on. If you are not careful, you can end up experiencing a heat-related health condition such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion or […]

Safe Firearm Storage

Safe Firearm Storage

Owning a firearm is a right that every law-abiding American can enjoy, but with that right comes a need for commitment to safety and responsibility that comes with gun ownership.  There are several ways you can safely store your firearms in a way that will fit your lifestyle, eliminate un-authorized access to your firearms as well […]

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Set S.M.A.R.T Goals

When you set effective goals, you will achieve more! Goals provide focus, enhance productivity, bolster self-esteem, and increase commitment. When setting a goal, clearly outline the series of steps for achieving it to stay on track and keep you from becoming overwhelmed. This goal setting method can be used in your professional life, personal life […]