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Fighting Depression With P90X

Katrina writes for the award winning website Fickle Feline which she founded in 2004. Her candid writing and bare bones honesty have won her accolades from both the Mental Health and Autism communities. She is an Autism advocate and is … Continue reading →

Simple Secret to Make Cellulite Disappear

Raphael Calzadilla is a certified trainer with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and has been a personal trainer for almost 20 years. He is also a natural competitive bodybuilder, 2001 Mr. Connecticut, and winner of the prestigious WNBF (World … Continue reading →

Best Active Vacation Spots for a Healthy Getaway

by Descygna Webb Going on vacation for many people means relaxing and leaving behind the routine of everyday life. For those that want to stay in shape and be active during their vacation, there are some destinations that might be … Continue reading →

Fitness Vacations on a Budget

While it may be difficult for some of us to imagine, warmer days are ahead of us. That means vacation season will be upon us before you know it. While most vacations are centered around sipping cocktails on the beach … Continue reading →

Shedding for the Wedding Episode 2 Recap

The second episode of Shedding for the Wedding began with a group trip to Beverly Hills where they met with their wedding planner, Brian, to discuss their wedding cakes. When the couples found out that they were going to have … Continue reading →

Endurance Exercise Protects Against Aging

If you’re looking for enduring youth (and who isn’t?) you may just want to concentrate on endurance exercises. While studying mice, researchers in Canada found that endurance exercise protected them against premature aging. The mice were even genetically engineered to … Continue reading →

How to Change Your Fitness Routine for a More Effective Workout

This guest post comes from Paige Corley, a Program Director at the Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge. Ever wonder if your workout routine is stale or needs to be changed? Well, basically you want to keep your body experiencing … Continue reading →

A Beginner’s Guide to Plyometrics

Plyometrics are a specific and intense type of exercise designed to produce fast and explosive movements usually to improve athletic performance for sports. Plyometrics, or jump training, is a unique form of training because unlike traditional resistance training where reps … Continue reading →

Kirstie Alley Amongst the Dancing with the Stars Season 12 Cast

The cast of the newest season of Dancing with the Stars has been announced. Although Bristol Palin will not be replaced by former Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell, it will feature boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, wrestler Chris Jericho, and Playboy … Continue reading →

Activity and Plant-Based Diet Lowers Cancer Risk, Even Later in Life

This year will see an unprecedented surge in the number of Americans becoming eligible for Medicare, as the leading edge of the baby boom generation begins to turn 65. Today, about 1 in 10 Americans are 65 and older; by … Continue reading →

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