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Footloose Fitness: The Joys and Benefits of Dance Classes

Apr 29, 2024 08:25AM ● By Kelly Mercedes

Dance classes offer not only physical benefits but also boost mood and social bonds. Studies show dancing burns calories, improves mental health, and strengthens bones.

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Get Fit and Get Outside: How to Prepare for Outdoor Treks

Mar 29, 2024 08:25AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Hitting the trails offers something for everyone, whether it’s hiking for the day or backpacking and roughing it overnight in remote areas.

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Emerging Trends in Fitness: The Latest From Workouts to Wearables

Feb 29, 2024 08:25AM ● By Kimberly Whittle

Workout strategies and fitness equipment are continually evolving to meet changing consumer interests, incorporate scientific discoveries and take advantage of technological advancements.

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Timeless Health Benefits of Yoga for Every Age and Expertise level

Feb 01, 2024 12:00AM ● By Lindsay Kaster

Yoga offers many physical and mental health benefits, regardless of age or experience level–or even health and condition.

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Homeopathy for Athletes: Remedies to Address Common Sports Challenges

Jan 31, 2024 08:25AM ● By Lauri Grossman, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA)

Accidents and injuries are bound to happen, and this is where homeopathy can shine. Some world-class athletes recognize that homeopathic medicines speed healing and get them back in training quickly, and without troublesome side effects.

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Preventing Falls in Advanced Age: Essential Tips for a Life in Balance

Dec 29, 2023 08:25AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM (CPT, FNS, PES), ACE (SCS)

Discover how to prevent falls with our top 5 actionable tips. Prioritize your safety and embrace a balanced, healthy lifestyle to confidently navigate everyday obstacles.

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December 2023 Natural Awakenings Twin Cities

Dec 01, 2023 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

The December issue of Natural Awakenings Magazine offers inspiration for a healthy and vibrant holiday season, including natural health tips, healthy recipes and more!

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Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey
Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024

Nov 28, 2023 05:30AM ● By Cristina Parker, DPT

A great way to stay motivated and fulfilled in 2024 is to combine a personal goal for better health with the larger purpose of nourishing our planet and giving back to the community.

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Holiday Workouts
Yuletide Fitness: Tips for Staying Motivated

Oct 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Kiki Powers

The cold weather and tempting holiday treats make it tough to stay motivated to exercise. But with a few simple strategies, those fitness goals can be kept alive throughout the season.

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Discovering the World of Martial Arts
Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection.

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Yoga on Vacation: Simple Poses and Tips for Travelers

Aug 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

By incorporating yoga into the itinerary, we can cultivate a sense of peace, allowing us to show up as our best selves.

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Group Fitness Glory
Group Fitness Glory: Tips to Maximize Results and Enjoyment

Jul 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen, achieve fitness goals and exercising together in a group can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity.

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Green Exercise
Green Exercise: Reconnecting With Nature

Jun 30, 2023 08:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Prompted by a growing focus on reconnecting with nature, combined with the well-known benefits of physical exertion, outdoor workouts are all the rage in natural settings and urban parks.

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Spine Health
Straighten Up and Feel Right: Tips for Good Posture and a Healthy Spine

May 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Cristina Parker, PT, DPT

Healthy postures encourage proper alignment of body structures, while unhealthy postures can lead to a host of issues, including muscle and joint pain, balance impairment and decreased mobility.

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Skin Fitness
Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM ● By David J. Sautter

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin.

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Muscular Recovery
Muscular Maintenance 101: How to Repair Muscles After Exercise

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM CPT, FNS, PES, ACE SCS

In any fitness regimen, rest and muscle recovery are just as important as strength training or cardio workouts. Here are a few scientifically proven approaches that promote tissue repair.

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BENEFITS OF HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING
Work Harder and Smarter: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training

Feb 27, 2023 08:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

A High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout consists of a series of short bursts of intense activity interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity movement called “active recovery”.

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Rhythms of the Heart: Improving Mood With Vagus Nerve Toning

Jan 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

Toning the vagus nerve with meditation, breathing techniques or the use of technology is important to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood.

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Fitness Delivered: Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer

Dec 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

Adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to healthy habits for the long haul.

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Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Jyl Steinback

The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness.

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Skiing for Fitness and Pure Fun: Tips for Enjoying Alpine and Nordic Styles

Oct 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Randy Kambic

Whether it’s the thrill of alpine skiing downhill or the serene pleasure of Nordic cross-country skiing, strapping on skis makes winter more enjoyable.

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The Joy of Movement: Dancing Boosts Our Health and Happiness

Sep 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives.

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Aging Gracefully: How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Whether getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pressure.

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Take a Silent Hike: Tips for Walking Mindfully in Nature

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Silent hikes offer an opportunity to be immersed in nature and quiet the internal chatter that too often consumes our daily routine.

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The Great Nature Gym: Outdoor Workouts Make the Most of Summer

Jun 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Studies show that outdoor workouts improve mental well-being and result in greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement.

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The Exercise Power of E-Bikes: Get a Workout on an Easier Ride

May 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Discover the health, environmental and other benefits of riding pedal-assist electric bicycles.

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Staying Hydrated: It’s Not Just About Drinking Water

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Maintaining proper hydration is one of the most important measures we can take to benefit our health.

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What to Look for When Choosing a Personal Trainer

Mar 31, 2022 08:00PM ● By Jeffrey Scott

When meeting with a personal trainer for the first time, it is important to consider several things to determine if the person is truly qualified and a good fit.

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Spirited Strides: Power Walk to Better Fitness

Mar 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Power walking – taking longer strides and using the arms to propel motion – amps up cardiovascular benefits and takes metabolic conditioning to another level.

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Two people hiking with backpacks near water and mountains
A Weekend Warrior Survival Guide: Prevention, First-Aid and Recovery

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Weekend warrior injuries can be serious, taking months and even surgery to be resolved. With prevention, simple exercises and minimal investment of time, most suffering can be avoided.

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Protein powder in bowl with scooper in front of person working out with jump rope and weights on a beach
Power Up Your Workouts: A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, plant-based protein, we amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging.

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Whole-Person Fitness: Current Trends in Wellness Tools

Dec 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Insiders agree that the idea of fitness is changing, and this means an exciting wave of trackers and apps that personalize wellness and provide support without pressure.

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Holiday Zen: Stress-Free Fitness and Self-Care

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Despite our best efforts, holiday time can frazzle our nerves. These simple, self-care fitness tips can help to relieve holiday stress and break the cycle of seasonal overindulgence.

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Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force.

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Person wearing backpack walking outside along path at sunset with dog at side
Walk About: Simple Steps to Well-Being

Sep 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Walking briskly daily has many proven health benefits. Here are tips for getting started including proper shoes, ways to incorporate a dog, and how to stay motivated and committed.

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Illustration of yogi sitting in room with plants and candles on yoga mat in seated pose with hands above head
Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

Aug 31, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses.

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Person in bathing suit doing downward dog yoga pose on stand up paddleboard in the water
Water Sports for a Total Body Workout: Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer

Jul 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Waterskiing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), river rafting, kayaking, SUP yoga and other summer water sports that improve bone density, elevate mood and engage major muscle groups.

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Couple wearing athletic clothing running together on paved path with guardrails
Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice.

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Athlete lying down on massage table receiving body work from therapist
Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.

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Eco-friendly athletes drinking from sustainable, green water bottles after working out
Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind

Mar 31, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action.

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Two Types of Habits

Mar 02, 2021 08:00AM ● By Melissa Cathcart

This time of year, many people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions or are faltering in their commitments. While frustrating, setbacks are completely normal but not necessary.

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On a Roll: Foam Rollers Ease Pain and Workout Recovery

Feb 26, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Foam rolling targets trigger points or painful knots in muscles and is a valuable tool for reducing chronic pain and enhancing workout recovery.

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Yoga exercises to lower high blood pressure
Halting Hypertension: Exercises to Lower High Blood Pressure

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Fortifying healthy lifestyle changes with aerobic exercise, yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help prevent and manage high blood pressure readings.

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Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

For 2021, fitness will be about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps.

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Bhakti Wellness Center Welcomes New Primary Care Doctor

Dec 01, 2020 09:00PM

Guy Odishaw, owner of Bhakti Wellness Center, in Edina, announces the addition of Dr. Isaac Engholm, a direct primary care physician who provides $75/adult monthly memberships.

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KnoWEwell Platform Offers One-Year Free Memberships in December

Dec 01, 2020 04:28PM

KnoWEwell is offering individuals and providers the opportunity to receive a complimentary one-year membership to its global community and marketplace.

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Seven Lies We Tell Ourselves

Dec 01, 2020 04:02PM ● By Teresa Brenke

We say so many lies to ourselves so we can justify our actions or inactions. When we decide to pay attention to those lies, we can start making a lasting change with our health.

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Let Us Speak Truth from a Higher Place

Dec 01, 2020 03:38PM ● By Barbara Brodsho

Our body is a vehicle through which to express our soul’s longings, share our gifts and experiment with the life lessons. Learning to love our bodies is a daily spiritual practice.

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Mind-Body Fitness: How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Have fewer exercise injuries, improve immunity, reduce stress and develop a commitment to fitness by applying mindfulness approaches to your workouts.

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Body Gratitude: Being Thankful Empowers Our Workouts

Oct 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Ways to cultivate an appreciation for our bodies to help us stay motivated at maintaining a workout routine and reap the many health benefits of exercise and gratitude.

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