Category: Get Moving

Quick Tips For a Healthy Heart

| June 29, 2012

Eat Whole Grains:  Start your day off with some whole grain oatmeal or whole grain cereal.  The benefits will last throughout the day and the fiber and complex carbohydrates in whole grains help you feel fuller for longer. Portion Control:  Most Americans eat super-sized meals, with portions that are double the size recommended for good […]

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Simple Ways to Add Activity to Your Life

| June 29, 2012

To improve your fitness level, you don’t need to join a gym, invest in expensive equipment or run 10 miles a day.  You can start by increasing your everyday activities.  Here are some simple ideas: Turn household chores into an exercise routine.  The calories burned while you’re doing household chores can really add up.  In […]

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Exercising as a Family Affair

| June 27, 2012

Family is the most important unit to an individual so why not incorporate socializing with your family into moving for your health.  Working out together as a family unit will help everyone reach their health and fitness goals while bringing the family closer together and opening up the lines of communication. Here are some ideas […]

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Quick Tips To Create A Healthy Lifestyle For Your Child

| June 25, 2012

Family health and fitness is important. Overweight children are likely to become overweight adults faced with serious health conditions. As parents it is important to set a healthy foundation for your children. Small changes in your child’s diet can make a huge difference and add up to real results.  Here are some simple tips to […]

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Lower Heart Disease Risk – Get Active, Stay Active

| June 19, 2012

The American Heart Association reports that being physically fit lowers heart disease risk even in people with other heart – health risks. However, in order to minimize your risk, you should be physically fit and avoid the other risk factors you can help to control. These include cigarette smoke, high blood cholesterol and being overweight. […]

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Simple Ways to Add Activity to Your Life

| June 18, 2012

To improve your fitness level, you don’t need to join a gym, invest in expensive equipment or run 10 miles a day. You can start by increasing your everyday activities. Here are some simple ideas: · Turn household chores into an exercise routine. The calories burned while you’re doing household chores can really add up. […]

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