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Goat Yoga is Great: Unique Fitness Fun on a Farm
Have you heard about goat yoga? It’s a health and fitness “thing” now that’s gaining popularity all over the country, and it sounded so unusual I just had to try it!
Posted in exercise, fitness, yoga
Tagged farm yoga, fitness fun, fitness on a farm, goat yoga, outdoor yoga, unique yoga, yoga, yoga with goats
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Do a Body Composition Test, See How Much Fat and Muscle You Have
I had the chance to get a free body composition test at work and the results provided an eye-opening opportunity to see exactly how much fat, water and lean tissue I have — plus an indicator of metabolic rate.
Posted in fitness, life
Tagged body composition, body composition test, do a body composition test, fitness
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Stretching for Health and Fitness — the Latest Trend
Stretching for health and fitness is the latest trend — and businesses are springing up everywhere to help athletes – and nonathletes – understand the importance of stretching. Besides improving health and fitness and reducing the risk of injury, stretching … Continue reading
Posted in fitness, life
Tagged fitness, health, health and fitness, stretching, stretching for fitness
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A Beautiful Adventure at Bulls Island, SC
Visiting Bulls Island — a pristine, unspoiled island in the Charleston, S.C. area — is an amazing way to spend a day and an adventure you won’t forget. It’s a great place for walking, sunbathing, collecting shells, photography and visiting the … Continue reading
Posted in fitness, life, miscellaneous, travel
Tagged Bulls Island, Charleston, fitness, shells, South Carolina, travel
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Fitbit Charge 2 Review: Vastly Superior to Fitbit Charge HR
My Fitbit Charge HR got waterlogged recently (don’t turn upside down in a kayak while wearing it) and quit working, so I had to buy a new fitness tracker. Another Charge HR wasn’t an option — since it’s being discontinued … Continue reading
Fun New Fitness Activity: Disc Golfing with Frisbees
If you can walk and throw a frisbee, you can take part in one of the latest fitness activities — disc (frisbee) golfing! There’s probably a course or two in your area — and this type of golf doesn’t require … Continue reading
Posted in fitness
Tagged disc golf, disc golfing, fitness, frisbee golf, frisbee golfing, fun fitness, outdoor activities, unique fitness
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Stand-Up Computer Desks: Great Way to Get Healthier While Using the Computer
Have you heard? Sitting is the new smoking. Doctors and scientists are encouraging people to get out of their chairs and be more active during the day, even if they work in an office environment. That’s a great reason to … Continue reading
Bored with Life? The Ultimate Boredom Buster Guide will Energize You
“I’m bored.” How many times did you whine those words as a kid? When I did, my mom would run through a list of possibilities. Ride your bike, take a walk, play tennis, read a book…. If I didn’t latch … Continue reading
Posted in boredom busters, fitness, fun, life
Tagged beating the blahs, bored adults, bored silly, bored with life, boredom, boredom busters, cure boredom, ennui, escape game, escape room, find activities, find things to do, fun activities, get out of a funk, get out of the doldrums, how to relieve boredom, relieve boredom, relieve ennui, things to do
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Find Lost Fitbit, Get a Free Fitbit Replacement
One evening, I went to get a massage and took off my Fitbit. I put it in my purse, and saw it glowing in the pocket when I picked it up to go, but by the time I got home … Continue reading
A Unique Workout: High Intensity Adult Trampoline Exercise Class
A huge indoor trampoline center near my house (Sky Zone) geared mostly to children, offers high intensity adult trampoline exercise classes. My friend Cheryl talked me into going because she knows I’m always on the lookout for unique workout challenges. … Continue reading