Feeling a little tired and sluggish but don’t want to do your usual workout? Doing any sort of movement can help. Even if you’re just taking a walk, cleaning the house or stretching, it’s better than if you just sit there feeling gross.
Or do something totally out of your ordinary routine. Last night I went [...]

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Are you feeling a little wound up? Could you use a quick break? Stop what you’re doing for five minutes and stand up. Try doing a few stretches to relieve your stress:
The big stretch

Sweep your arms upward while taking a deep breath through your nose
Hold your arms above your head and gaze at your fingertips [...]

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Myth #1: You need to do tons of long, boring cardio to lose weight
You can dramatically reduce your workout time if you increase your intensity. By doing intense strength training either with weights or with the weight of your body, and doing sprints instead of long runs, you’ll dramatically improve your fat loss and fitness [...]

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Having participated in many endurance events, including a triathlon and 3 day AIDS Ride,  I am no slouch when it comes to sticking to a workout schedule. But getting myself to consistently work out wasn’t always easy – and I completely understand what it feels like to not want to do it. Here’s what I [...]

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Thursdays are my early mornings. I meet with a group of professionals over breakfast to network, and I need to get up extra early to do this. I have to admit that if  I don’t get enough sleep the night before, it’s likely that I’ll want to grab a second cup of green tea.
Many people [...]

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I don’t love team sports, but I do like working out with friends. Here’s why:
1. Better results – When you commit to working out with someone, you’re more committed to working out. If you don’t show up for your workout, you’re letting your friend down. And by exercising on a regular basis, the results will [...]

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Happy first day of Spring! You wouldn’t know it was spring in New York, though, where we woke up to flurries and dark skies. But at least the forecast is good for the rest of the weekend.
I’m excited because spring is the beginning of new growth and warmer weather. It’s also the perfect time to [...]

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There’s lots of stories out in the ol’ www. Here’s a short round up of a few that interested me so far this week:
Are bagels healthy? – Short answer: No

Living paycheck to paycheck – Want to break out of this cycle? Read this article and see if you start thinking differently.
Are you a binge eater? [...]

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