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Health Goals and How to Accomplish Them

Author: heartandsoul July 8, 2020 July 8, 2020

It’s so obvious it’s almost a cliché: Setting a goal will drastically improve your chances of reaching the desired outcome. If we create goals for our career and finances – why shouldn’t we create goals for our own health and wellbeing? Yet we often become too busy to think about our desired health outcomes. So, … Continue reading

Water Aerobics for Beginners

Author: heartandsoul June 25, 2020 June 25, 2020

Why fry in scorching summer temps when one of the best ways to tone up can be found below the water’s surface? Water offers heavy resistance. In fact, water offers about 12 times the resistance of air. That means performing water aerobics engages more muscle fibers and burns more calories in a shorter amount of time. … Continue reading

5-Minute Introduction to Pilates

Author: heartandsoul June 24, 2020 June 24, 2020

If you want to be more flexible and develop your core body strength, Pilates is the perfect activity. Pilates is essentially a system of exercise and movement that is designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. If you’ve never tried this wonderful exercise, I’d like to share with you a 5-minute introduction to Pilates. The first thing … Continue reading

8 Heart Healthy Activities This Summer

Author: heartandsoul June 17, 2020 June 17, 2020

Did you know that according to the Center for Disease Control heart disease is America’s #1 killer? It’s true! One person dies every 37 seconds in the US from cardiovascular disease. That’s why it’s the leading cause of death in America for men, women, and most racial and ethnic groups. However, regular exercise and activity … Continue reading

5-Minute Cardio Workout to Start Your Day

Author: heartandsoul June 12, 2020 June 12, 2020

I’ve heard from many of you that there’s not enough time in the day to work out. I say, “Stop kidding yourselves!” If you can make time to watch your favorite tv show, then you have enough time to work out. And surely you can spare 5-minutes. That’s why I’d like to share a 5-minute … Continue reading

Circuit Training Workout for Beginners

Author: heartandsoul June 5, 2020 June 5, 2020

Are you new to working out and have no idea where to begin? Or, do you find yourself working out and not seeing the results? Muscles like to be used in a variety of ways to build bulk and flexibility. A workout routine that includes a variety of different exercises is a much better way … Continue reading

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