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Preschoolers can learn lasting healthy life lessons
A new study by researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital found Children can learn healthy life lessons from sitting and watching one of their favorite television shows, Sesame Street. “Cardiovascular health...
View ArticleReduce your dementia risk with exercise
There’s another reason to exercise besides your heart or your waistline. New findings from a 35 year study show exercise reduces the risk of dementia. “What the research shows is that following a...
View ArticleSecret to fewer doctor visits after 70, play high school sports
Many times parents push their children to play high school sports, but it turns out there is a big payoff later in life. A new study, titled “Fit in 50 Years,” found 70-year-olds who don’t go to the...
View ArticleKeep the weight off for good
The term yo-yo dieting is a very real struggle many people face as they try to tackle their waistline. But what if you could keep those unwanted pounds off for good? New findings suggest there are keys...
View ArticleAnother reason for women to get movin’
A majority of people have heard the phrase a body in motion, stays in motion. Researchers have found a same concept is true for women who sit a lot. “In general, a use it or lose it philosophy...
View ArticleNew perk to cold weather, weight loss
A daily struggle with the scale plays out in bathrooms across the United States leaving many Americans feeling hopeless about their growing waistlines. Now new findings, published in Trends in...
View ArticleStaying active after cancer may significantly extend your life
New findings suggest men who have battled cancer and survived can extend their lives significantly by staying physical activity. Many cancer survivors are living longer, due to earlier diagnosis and...
View ArticleYMCA Healthy Tips #1
Amy Klein, Personal Trainer, Chris-Town Legacy YMCA www.valleyymca.org Practice sound nutrition, hydration and adequate sleep – These are the building blocks for optimal health and fitness. The food...
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Amy Klein, Personal Trainer, Chris-Town Legacy YMCA www.valleyymca.org Schedule your workout and have a Plan Scheduling your workout means that you may be more apt to keep that appointment. Write it in...
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Amy Klein, Personal Trainer, Chris-Town Legacy YMCA www.valleyymca.org Hire a Trainer A personal trainer is an individual who is knowledgeable in helping clients set goals, design programs to achieve...
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Amy Klein, Personal Trainer, Chris-Town Legacy YMCA www.valleyymca.org Get S.M.A.R.T The method of SMART goals (an acronym for the 5 steps of specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based...
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Amy Klein, Personal Trainer, Chris-Town Legacy YMCA www.valleyymca.org Workout variety Making sure that your workouts are consistently different keeps your body guessing and minimizes boredom. Doing...
View ArticleStudy: running better than walking for breast cancer survivors
No matter what’s your story, time and time again research has shown exercise is beneficial for our overall health. Previous studies have shown breast cancer survivors who meet the current exercise...
View ArticleMommy approved way to shed baby weight
There are many reasons people pack on the pounds at certain times in their lives, maybe an injury, or an emotional event, for Ivy Ciolli it was the birth of her second child. See what this Arizona mom...
View ArticleWorking out to end Veteran suicide
“This was one of the ways I felt I could in a sense thank them for all they have done for us,” said Scott Keppel, founder of Scott’s Training Systems in Chandler. Operation Ward 57, a nonprofit...
View ArticleHeart-healthy diet doesn’t have to be painful or flavorless
By Chrissy Barth www.NutritionLifestyleEducation.com It’s American Heart Month and by now most of us know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., causing 1 in every 4...
View ArticleNew perk to cold weather, weight loss
A daily struggle with the scale plays out in bathrooms across the United States leaving many Americans feeling hopeless about their growing waistlines. Now new findings, published in Trends in...
View ArticlePower up with your pup
Sometimes we need a little extra motivation to workout, but the secret to your success could be closer than you think. New research from Michigan State University suggests those with dogs are more...
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Mom taking the ultimate leap of courage for her daughter
x “She had a stroke and the doctor said she would never smile again and the first thing she did was smile,” Rose Hochgraef said. Hochgraef is talking about her daughter, Gracie. “I want people to...
View ArticleHoliday Run Challenge
“The first thing to go is health during the holidays,” Dennis Mackle said. “So this is my way of helping more people focus on themselves.” Mackle is challenging family, friends and even people he...
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