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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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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
Aerial Adventure Park: A Unique and Exciting Fitness Experience
A trip to an aerial adventure park is something everyone should try! As you perform each of the above-ground challenges, your emotions range from slightly scared to euphoric. It’s an exhilarating experience to put your body to the test and … Continue reading
Posted in aerial adventure park, fitness
Tagged aerial adventure park, aerial park, fitness, ropes course, Wild Blue Ropes
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Aerial Yoga: A Fun and Uplifting Experience
For a truly unique fitness experience, try an aerial yoga class — stretching and posing using long fabric slings suspended from the ceiling as supports.
Posted in aerial yoga, exercise, fitness, unusual exercise classes, yoga
Tagged aerial fitness, aerial yoga, exercise, fitness, unusual exercise classes, yoga
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Walking Clubs: Great Way to Exercise, Enjoy the Outdoors, Meet New People
One of my favorite activities is enjoying a vigorous walk with the local walking club.
Posted in hiking, meetup groups, walking, walking club
Tagged fitness, meetup groups, power walking, walking, walking club, walking group
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Sports and Hobbies: How Many Can You Squeeze into a Lifetime? 79 So Far…
Recently wrote a blog post about the many crafts I’ve done through the years and realized I’ve also gone through an extreme number of non-craft hobby “phases,” too.
Exotic Chair Dancing: Not Your Grandma’s Exercise Routine
I took my first chair dancing class at Inversions, a local pole fitness studio, tonight. And am almost at a loss for words to describe it. Let’s just say it’s not grandma sitting on a straight-backed chair watching a nice … Continue reading
Posted in chair dancing, exercise, exotic dancing, fitness, pole fitness
Tagged chair dancing, exercise, exotic dancing, fitness, pole fitness
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