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Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice.

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The Fit Gardener: Backyard Workouts Good for Mind and Body

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Gardening can foster fitness, burn calories and support heart health by offering an opportunity for moderate intensity exercise and providing a challenging workout with aerobic benefits.

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Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.

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Eco-friendly athletes drinking from sustainable, green water bottles after working out
Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action.

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On a Roll: Foam Rollers Ease Pain and Workout Recovery

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Foam rolling targets trigger points or painful knots in muscles and is a valuable tool for reducing chronic pain and enhancing workout recovery.

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Yoga exercises to lower high blood pressure
Halting Hypertension: Exercises to Lower High Blood Pressure

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Fortifying healthy lifestyle changes with aerobic exercise, yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help prevent and manage high blood pressure readings.

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Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

For 2021, fitness will be about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps.

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Practicing mindfulness to benefit exercise workouts
Mind-Body Fitness: How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Have fewer exercise injuries, improve immunity, reduce stress and develop a commitment to fitness by applying mindfulness approaches to your workouts.

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Body Gratitude Workout
Body Gratitude: Being Thankful Empowers Our Workouts

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Ways to cultivate an appreciation for our bodies to help us stay motivated at maintaining a workout routine and reap the many health benefits of exercise and gratitude.

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Tai Chi Qigong Practice
Tai Chi and Qigong: Life Force in Motion

Sep 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

The many health benefits of tai chi, the modified martial art of gentle meditative movement, and qigong, the mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness.

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