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Benefits of HIIT for a Busy Schedule

November 18, 2021 | by Pete McCall in Program Design
Benefits of HIIT for a Busy Schedule

If you’re not yet convinced that you can fit regular exercise into your already overcrowded schedule, here are seven reasons HIIT workouts may be the answer you’ve been looking for.

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6 Benefits of a Dynamic Warm-up for Running

September 09, 2021 | by Pete McCall in Program Design
6 Benefits of a Dynamic Warm-up for Running

Running is easy, accessible and beneficial, but you have to know how to do it properly so you can enjoy it for years. Learn about the benefits of a dynamic warm-up, which can help prepare your body to perform at its best once you start running.

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Training Secrets of Olympians to Help You Stay Fit

July 29, 2021 | by Brett Klika in Program Design
Training Secrets of Olympians to Help You Stay Fit

Whether your life mission is to bring home the gold or just to feel great into your golden years, these training secrets of Olympic athletes can help you create and sustain lifelong health habits and empower you to become a “super” version of yourself.

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Fitness Tune-up: How to Overcome Your Fitness Plateau

July 22, 2021 | by Jennifer Turpin Stanfield in Program Design
Fitness Tune-up: Why You May Be Hitting a Fitness Plateau and What to Do About It

Hitting a fitness plateau can be frustrating, but it is common and completely normal. Learn more about what may be causing your fitness rut and how to overcome it.

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NEAT Ways to Burn More Calories

July 08, 2021 | by Niki Campbell in Program Design
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NEAT keeps your body moving which can help prevent dangerous chronic diseases, improve quality and longevity of life as well as mental health.

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