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Power the Boomers!

Once adults pass their physical prime in their teens and 20's, they lose an average of 10 ounces of lean body mass per year. On average, a person will lose approximately 40 to 50 percent of muscle mass, and 50 percent of muscle strength from age 30 to age 70. Strength training is recommended to counteract this loss of muscle.

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The Workaholic's Guide to Creative Fitness at the Office

One of the most important elements of success is time/priority management. Whether you are striving to become the best possible parent, athlete, or business partner, this element must be addressed and optimized in order for success to truly be obtained.

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Aging: What Is It?

There are no guarantees in life, except we die...and pay taxes. Maybe we should add "and age". Apart from birth and death, aging is perhaps the only experience that every human being shares.

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Working Closely and at a Proper Distance

More and more there are articles touting the importance of personal fitness trainers forming an emotional connection with their clients for success and retention. But, can a trainer become too friendly with a client? How friendly is too friendly?

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Combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder

For those of us who are winter sports enthusiasts, the onset of colder weather signals the beginning of snow-related fun. Yet for others, the shorter days and colder temperatures trigger a cascade of symptoms that are anything but pleasant. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and moodiness are symptoms commonly associated with what scientists have termed Seasonal Affective Disorder, or quite aptly, SAD.

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