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Countering Stress & Strain in Life to Reach Goals Accomplishing goals in life is probably one of the single most satisfying aspects of being human. To set a goal and then achieve it is by definition a "success" -- no matter how big or small it might be.
Foundations of Adult Fitness Balance & How to Engage Our Children What is fitness? Is it functionality or aesthetics? Is it strength or speed? Is it low cholesterol or low resting heart rate? Well, it is obviously all of those and much more.
More Rest, Fewer Lost Reps Sometimes taking a break isn't just a good idea, it's a good practice. Take, for instance, extending between-set recovery periods to minimize the number of "lost" reps in subsequent sets.
Understanding Hypertension Nearly 68 million people in the Unites States have hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure. While there are a number of potential causes, medical experts recommend preventing or treating most cases of hypertension with simple changes in diet and exercise.

How do Corporate Wellness Programs Work?

Corporate wellness programs run the gamut from casual to robust, and everything in between. But how do corporate wellness programs actually work?

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The Downside of Being Unwell & How a Corporate Wellness Program Can Help

Can a company afford to be unwell? The costs of ill health, both in premiums and in lost productivity are staggering -- up to $2,800 per employee per year for those that have issues. And many, many employees have issues.

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Monitoring Aerobic Exercise Intensity, Pt. 2

In the first part of this article, we discussed using objective measures of heart rate as a means of monitoring aerobic workouts. In the conclusion, we'll discuss using subjective methods to help paint a more complete picture.

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Monitoring Aerobic Exercise Intensity

In recent years, science has determined an optimal range of aerobic exercise intensity for optimal fitness benefits. Since no two people are exactly alike, it's important to determine what is optimal for each client within this range.

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Periodize Your Training

If your present training routine is, well, too routine, it might be time to snap out of it. Periodized training might be the ticket to make things interesting again.

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Using Variety in Strength Training

Variations in strength training exercises can be achieved in many ways and they need not always mean drastic departures. Even subtle changes can make noticeable differences.

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