After Burn: Vigorous Exercise Shown to Increase Metabolic Rate For 14 Hours!

  Mid-way through my hour-long run this morning! Good news fitness buffs! A recent study has shown that participants who cycled vigorously for 45 minutes burned 190 calories more during the 14 hour period following  workout than on the days … Continue reading

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Mall-Walking for Exercise – Fitness “Rain or Shine!”

Too hot to exercise outside? Tired of the treadmill? Traveling and don’t have access to a gym or a safe place to walk or jog? Rainy? Snowy? Too cold? Too hot? We can always come up with an excuse to … Continue reading

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Swimming Tips to Help You Enjoy One of the Best Full-Body Exercises

When people think of exercise, things like perspiration dripping down your face, being out of breath, and “no pain, no gain” come to mind. While breaking a sweat is good, and working your body out and feeling “good” pain is … Continue reading

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Finding Inner Peace

I love the expression,”God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” It has been a tough journey but for someone who … Continue reading

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Take a “You Day”

Every so often, I find it essential to take a “Fred Day”, a day to simply relax and enjoy life, a mini “stay-cation” if you will. I like to take a day every month or two, preferably during the week, so … Continue reading

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