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Work Out Around the World

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Do you love to travel but fear losing your workout rhythm when you’re not at home? Not to worry! You can stay in shape as you explore other places or even new countries. You can even plan certain…

Fall Activities to Keep You Physically Fit

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Step outside and enjoy the fresh air. Fall is here and the weather is finally showing it! As the temperature begins to drop, we want to encourage you to continue to stay active and go outside. After all,…

Why Eating Is Part of Your Workout

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Eating for your workout not only helps you stay healthy and keep your energy up, but it also can help you lose weight faster, burn more calories, build muscles, recover more quickly, and boost your energy for the rest…

Why Piriformis Syndrome Is a Pain in the Butt

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The piriformis is a muscle in your buttocks, right behind the hip joint, running from your lower back to the outer hip bone. Piriformis syndrome is caused when the muscle and its tendon are too tight and pinch,…

Roads Hurting Your Knees and Back? Try an Elliptical Trainer.

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While streets and roads can offer consistent flat surfaces for running, they’re not great for your body. Constantly running outside or even on treadmills can lead to anterior knee pain, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures. Elliptical training is a…

Can Pilates Alleviate Back Pain?

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Pilates is a great low-impact form of exercise. Not only does it increase your core strength and endurance level, but it has also been proven to decrease chronic back pain. Pilates focuses on how our body parts are…

Can A Chiropractor Help My Back Pain?

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Have you tried almost everything to fix your back pain? If so, you may benefit from seeing a chiropractor. The chiropractic profession has gone through quite the revolution since its inception back in the late 1800s. Today, it…

Massages: Rub Back Pain the Right Way

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We know how you feel sometimes, sitting at your desk all day, stretching your back and neck. All you want is to go home and get a massage from your loving significant other. But why don’t you invest…

Ankylosing Spondylitis: It’s Not What You Think

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Simply speaking, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory disease that causes some of your vertebrae to fuse together. Classified as a type of Arthritis, this condition isn’t just painful but it can also lead to hunched over posture.…

Backpack Safety Isn’t Just for Kids

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With school back in session, homework and life is beginning to weigh down on kids’ backs. The Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has calculated that carrying a 12-pound backpack to and from school and lifting it 10 times…

How to Prevent Back Pain When Golfing

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Golf is a fun and relaxing sport that requires time, patience, and skill. It is one of America’s all time favorite sports and you don’t necessarily even have to be good at it to go out, walk 18…