BE FIT When most people think of exercise they envision cardio or weight training. But, no workout routine is complete without stretching. Here are six unique benefits. Improve flexibility Flexibility is a well-known benefit of stretching. To increase your range of motion, hold each stretch for 90 seconds. Prevent injury Stretching increases blood flow to […]
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BE FIT Bike sales have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bicycling is great exercise! However, it’s important to keep yourself safe while on two wheels. Collisions can and do occur, and some can be serious. To minimize your risk of injury while riding a bicycle: *Wear a helmet.Studies show that a helmet lowers your risk
BE FIT Do you assume the holidays are too busy for exercise? Think the holidays are just about treats? Keep these three tips in mind and you could have a fit, healthy and happy holiday season! 1. Short bursts: Make your exercise bite-sized! Ten minutes of exercise here and there can be just as effective
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BE FIT 1.Sweat.Walking, jogging, stair climbing or biking are aerobic exercises. They get your heart pumping and your body sweating. These exercises are good for heart health and help to shed pounds. 2.Strengthen.You don’t have to lift weights to get healthier muscles. Push-ups, using a resistance band, or lifting cans of soup will help tone
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BE FIT Sit-ups and crunches can give you stronger ab muscles. But, do they give you a leaner and slimmer belly? Experts say that toning and strengthening your core is an important part of being fit. Your ab muscles help support your body and back. They help you reach things off a shelf, throw a
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BE FIT Winter weather doesn’t have to derail your exercise routine, says a Saint Louis University exercise expert. As you adjust to darker days, colder temperatures, and slippery surfaces, it’s important to be mindful of safety issues that come with the territory of winter workouts. “A change in weather should bring a change to your
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BE FIT How far will you need to walk to burn off the calories of some of your favorite state fair foods? University of Nebraska Extension has it all calculated: * Corn dog, large: 4.5 miles * Cotton candy: 1.5 miles * Fried candy bar on a stick: 4.5 miles * Funnel cake, 6-inch diameter:
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BE FIT Finances are one of the biggest reasons people don’t join a gym. A monthly gym membership fee can take a big bite out of a budget, but that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel on exercise. You can get all of the benefits of exercise at little to no cost with
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BE FIT Olympic athletes inspire us with their fierce discipline and natural talent as they smash records, going higher, farther and faster. Their can-do spirit motivates us all to take on new challenges. Whether your goal is to complete your first marathon or improve your golf game, there are lessons to be learned from the
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BE FIT Some people swear by a 6 a.m. run each day. Others are night-owls and hit the gym after dinner. Still others might go to a yoga class on their lunch hour. When is the right time of day to work out? Experts say there is no big difference in the time of day
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