Things have been so crazy, it's hard to tell what this new month will bring. But we do know we can keep taking steps toward better health and fitness. So bring it on, October!
As restaurants open back up, here's some good advice on how to stay on track when eating out.
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How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out
Exercise is no cure for an unhealthy diet, and that includes your beverages! Learn more here...
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Exercise Is No Cure for Unhealthy Diet Choices - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
It's a new week with new possibilities! What are your goals for these last few days of September?
Food trends come and go, but casseroles have stood the test of time because they are an easy way to produce family meals on a budget. They are versatile, warm and comforting. Check out these recipes and find your new family fave.
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21 of Our Fave Casserole Recipes That Make Your Life Easier
Weekends are the time to rest! Here's how to ease muscle tension and relax your mind before bed.
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5 Stretches to Help You Sleep Better
Check out these diet surveys that show that a nutritious diet is a key to fending off frailty.
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A Healthy Diet for the Ages - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Here's important information about advice you get online. And it comes with the reassurance that the information I send you is all carefully researched and fact-checked. Good to know!
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Problems With Online Exercise Advice - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Leg warmers? Striped tights? Big hair? Let's share our Throwback Thursday exercise pics!
This is really inspiring! Jennifer Davis-Flynn reflects on the reverberating and unpredictable effects of acts of harm and love during a global pandemic. Plus, self-care practices to fuel your compassion.
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Coronavirus, the Butterfly Effect, and the Myth of Your Insignificance
It's all the yummy flavor of pumpkin spice and all the health benefits of a protein shake. Sooooooo good!
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Pumpkin Pie Shake
Here's another great reason to make a strong start to our workout week. A new study shows exercise increases blood flow to key brain regions. Check it out!
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Understanding Why Exercise Improves Memory - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Here's some info to help make it easier to plan a more active weekend--it's great motivation to keep moving!
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More Exercise Helps Prevent Cancer - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Here's something new to try at home. Tone and strengthen your whole body with this grounding pose.
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Try Forearm Plank 3 Ways
Let's help each other get through the week by sharing one (or two) of the most helpful hints you've heard (or given) that have gotten you through the challenges of 2020. I can't wait to be inspired by you!
There is SO MUCH information about fasting out there. Here's some solid research-based information on what it means to skip meals.
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When to Fast? - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Can your morning brew help you live longer? Here's some eye-opening information to start your week!
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Can Your Morning Brew Help You Live Longer? - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
How about a picnic today? Autumn can be the perfect time, and this no-fuss fare is as easy to make as it is to transport.
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Easy + Delicious Foods to Pack for a Dreamy Picnic, According to a Nutritionist
Load up on these foods to keep cold season from slowing you down.
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5 Foods That Help Fight Colds
New research shows relationship between exercise and heart disease risks. It's a pretty powerful reason to get today's moves in.
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Movement Levels Predict Heart Disease and Death - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Here are some good reasons to reel in more omega-3s--especially with bad air quality happening in so many areas.
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A Fishy Solution to Airborne Pollution - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Jelayne Shelton traded a grim outlook for a healthy lifestyle to become an inspirational influencer. Read and share for some inspiration to start this new week!
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Jelayne Shelton: Saying Aloha to Better Health
Shake it up this Sunday and sip this protein shake to keep your muscles growing while you sleep.
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Banana Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Take your pick — these one-dish meals are savory options for the start or end of the day. Try 'em, and let us know what you think!
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Breakfast or Dinner?
Mac & cheese is the ultimate comfort food dish, so you need a favorite recipe in your back pocket for when that craving hits. Try one of these clean faves--great to make it through the Wednesday blues!
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Our Best Mac & Cheese Recipes
Yes, you can still eat grains and avoid diabetes! Learn what the research says.
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Carbs and Type 2 Diabetes - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Just what we need for a Monday: Protect your mind and body from wear and tear and reduce your stress with these strategies.
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8-Step Stress Prevention Plan
Live Be Yoga Tour Ambassador Cameron Allen shares a practice that will help your reflect and reset before bedtime. It's the perfect way to get ready for the new week ahead.
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Wind Down Before Your Evening Tea with This Sequence
Tempted to do double workouts on the weekend? When you push hard day after day you risk being sidelined by injury. Here's how to avoid over-training to stay fit and healthy.
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Learn the Art of Moderation
In a world of misleading information, here's some nutritional guidance you can truly trust.
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Ask the RD: Farmed or Wild Fish for Nutrition Value? - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
It's Election Day! An important day for our country could be a stressful day for you. Here are some ways to relax your mind and body.
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5 Ways to Cut Stress
Plant-based diets may lower blood pressure numbers (even with added meat), so you can have your beans and your chicken, too! See the latest research here...
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Have Your Beans—and Some Chicken, Too - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Could there be a better way to start this new month? With so much going on, it's important that we take some time to love and appreciate ourselves.
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How Loving Yourself Can Be a Revolutionary Act
There have been a lot of scary things happening this year, but let's use today to imagine an inspirational end to 2020!
There's bound to be candy everywhere tomorrow--so today's the day to make your plan! Maybe some extra exercise? Staying away from temptation? How do you keep this day from being too scary?
Learn more about how weighted vests may help older adults retain bone density while dropping fat.
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How to Lose Weight Without Losing Bone - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
These stretches are perfect for anyone struggling with proper posture (especially as we age!).
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Better Stretch Options for Older Adults - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
It's (already) been a long week. If you've spent too much time at your computer, you can stand taller and look leaner with this quickie workout.
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5 Stretches For People Who Sit All day
How accurate are the calorie counts on package labels? It's super-practical information to help you make smart decisions!
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Ask the Nutritionist: Are Calorie Counts Accurate?
Just what we need, just when we need it most: Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year fatigue- and stress-free by following these simple tips.
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5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Fatigue
Now, more than ever, it's so important that we find joy in our lives. The best way? Let's focus on the things for which we are grateful. It's the perfect way to begin a Monday morning and, I hope, a joyful new week.
Sunday supper is calling! Answer with this truly delicious and oh-so-healthy one-pot stew (and learn why it's so good for you, too)!
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Recipe for Health: Mediterranean Bean, Quinoa and Kale Stew - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Many of us have struggled with some sleepless nights this year! Now we know it’s not just your bedtime routine but also your daily lifestyle habits that can ensure you get the slumber you need.
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What To Do During the Day to Sleep Better at Night | Clean Eating
As the leaves continue to change, we all have an opportunity to show our true colors, creating new goals and falling into wonderful new habits. We can do it!
Boy oh boy--we sure could all use some inner peace! These poses are just what we need!
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10 Poses to Release Perfectionism and Boost Inner Peace
Here's some amazing Monday motivation: After a traumatic event, Tara Cosgrove Pompetti turned to fitness to help reclaim her life.
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Tara Cosgrove Pompetti: From Surviving to Thriving
Planning on doing a little lifting today? There's an ongoing debate about which is better, free weights or machines. See what a new 8-week study has to say.
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Free Weights Versus Machines: Which Is Better? - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
It's not just WHAT we eat; it's WHEN we eat it. See how fat-burning levels change depending on the time of day.
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Time to Eat? - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Enjoying dessert this holiday season is good for you, mind and body (seriously!). Here are four pie recipes to get you started. Happy Thanksgiving Eve!
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'Tis the Season to Eat the Damn Pie
As much as we love the holidays, they can be so stressful. During this hectic week, please take a few minutes to feed your soul (and plan for second and third helpings of self-care).
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How to Spiritually Cleanse
With Thanksgiving on Thursday--and more holiday treats to come--it's important that we understand how sugar impacts our bodies. It all stacks up to helping us make smart choices!
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Another Sugar Shock - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
These batch cooking recipes will have you a covered for a week’s worth of meals.
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Cook Sunday for the Whole Week | Prep-Ahead Meal Plan
Talk about a great reason to get moving this weekend! See what the research says...
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Physical Activity Prevents Early Death - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help us manage fear and anxiety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues..
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How Online Therapy Can Support Your Mental Health
Sure, there's a lot we'd like to forget about 2020, but we can still show are strength and make the most of this magical month. Your hope and resilience are the best gifts of all!
Use these five simple moves to improve mobility and incite total-body harmony anywhere in your home. It's just what we need to get a fresh start this week!
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5 Full-Body Stretches
Should we be slicing more red meat out of our diets?
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Meat Meets Microbes - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
New research shows connection between exercising more and retaining muscle mass.
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Stay Active During Perimenopause - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Let's face it, many people are done with their "gratitude lists" the moment the pumpkin pie is done, but let's take a minute NOW to list those things we are thankful for--and our hopes and dreams for the next few months!
Yes, we DO have much to be thankful for, even in 2020. It's a great day to focus on the all the good in our lives.
It's not uncommon to feel lethargic mid-afternoon—but understanding the causes can help you beat it!
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How Do I Overcome a Mid-Afternoon Energy Slump?
Planning on hitting the slopes? Here's a plan to get in great shape for a safe and super season.
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Exercises for Snowboarding - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
As we dive into a December like no other, learn why the practice of writing about what you’re thankful for benefits your mental and physical health.
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Gratitude Journaling During Times of Uncertainty
See how stretching and vibration foam rolling can team up to make your warmup for effective.
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Dynamic Stretching and Vibration Foam Rolling Team Up - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Research shows that strength training can help alleviate depression. It's good for you in so many ways!
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Strength Training May Alleviate Depression - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Discover some easy ways to manage inflammation for increased well-being and happiness--perfect for the busy holiday season!
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Lifestyle Tips + 3 Poses that Fight Inflammation
Thing are getting even more hectic!. Here's a practice to help you find peace of mind.
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Yoga by the Numbers: The Stats on Yoga and Mental Health
This small, protective organ filters your blood and boosts immunity. Learn more here...
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Screening the Spleen - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Here's some important nutritional guidance if you're trying to build muscle.
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The New Protein Math - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Smoothies are an easy (and portable) way to nourish your body with nutrients. Here are 16 fantastic recipes to try!
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16 Clean Smoothie Recipes to Nourish Your Body | Clean Eating
We can do it! We can make it through this week (and the holidays, too!). Release emotional stress and feel lighter with these poses.
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This Soothing Sequence
We hear a lot about the role our microbiome plays in everything from digestion to immunity to brain health—and, in turn, we learn the importance of fostering a robust population of beneficial bacteria within our gut.
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Athletes Get a Gut Check - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Developing muscle power and speed requires a different skill set than raw strength and endurance. A new study in the Annals of Applied Sports Science found that 40 minutes, twice weekly, of plyometric exercises can make a difference.
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For More Power, Add Jumps to Your Squats
This Mediterranean-inspired dish is a heart-healthy option for taco night.
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Recipe for Health: Mediterranean Chicken Tacos - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Strength gains appear equivalent between fixed-rest and self-selected intervals, but what about efficiency?
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Fixed-Rest Intervals Versus Self-Selected Rest - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Discover concentration strategies that help you meet your goals.
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Executive Function: A Powerful Mode of Concentration - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Learn about how research has found a connection between zinc levels and COVID-19 outcomes.
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Got Zinc? - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Improving cardiorespiratory fitness offers health benefits for people with obesity.
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Fit or Fat Research Update - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Here's to a day filled with magic and lights!
The festivities may look different tomorrow, but when it comes to having fewer treats around, that may be good thing! Too much sugar is bad news—not just for waistlines, but also for mental health.
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All I Want for Christmas Is . . . Less Sugar - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Yes, this year has been a challenge. But if you've felt closed in by 2020, we'll soon have a new opportunity to open new doors and explore new pathways.
Check out a new take on the old warmup routine--great for hitting the slopes (or whatever your outdoor plans are!).
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Ski Fit: Get Ready to Fire
Look for some great tips to survive and thrive during this unusual holiday season!
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7 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays
Developing muscle power and speed requires a different skill set than raw strength and endurance. A new study in the Annals of Applied Sports Science found that 40 minutes, twice weekly, of plyometric exercises can make a difference.
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For More Power, Add Jumps to Your Squats
Let's start now to light the way to a (whew!) New Year. We've overcome so much--but we've learned we have the strength to shine... as long as we keep believing in ourselves.
Do you enjoy HIIT classes? I do! Here's some important info about HIIT and carb consumption!
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Should We Be Fueling Our Intervals? - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Check it out! New findings highlight value of exercise training alone to reduce liver fat.
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Exercise and a Healthy Liver - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Don't wait to start your New Year's Resolutions! Before you pick up that goblet of champagne, try these super-effective goblet squats.
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This Goblet Squat Variation Will Light Your Abs on Fire
What great information to help us time our meals and workouts!
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Burning Fat After a Meal - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Hmmm.... Something to think about as we draw closer to New Year's Eve!
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Word of the Day: Drunkorexia - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Berkeley, California, has banned junk food at the grocery checkout. Learn more, and share what you think!
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Taming Temptation at Grocery Stores - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Did you know that people eat less when they know how much exercise is needed to burn the calories? It's true! See how labels are changing to give us the information we need.
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The New Label Lingo? - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Wow! What an amazing way to take an epic trip right from home. Start your Monday with this virtual adventure!
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Watch: GoPro Releases Epic Montage of Best Clips From 2020
As you map out your 2021 eating plan, see how the type of carbs we eat matters for heart health.
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Take the Load Off Your Heart - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Even as gyms reopen--and as the weather allows--it's so good for you to move outside to, well... move! See how time in nature is valuable for pain management.
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Outdoor Time in Green Spaces May Be Good for Pain - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Here's to a new year filled with joys--those we will experience again, and the new joys we have learned to create and relish. No matter what happens, we can resolve now to make the most of every twist and turn. Happy 2021!
Mondays may be a great day to set goals, but Tuesdays are perfect for putting them into actions. What steps have you taken today to get closer to your dreams?
I found this great article about goal-setting! We all love to "start on Mondays." Here's why it's a good idea.
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Why Monday is the Best Day for Setting New Goals
Front-of-package nutrition labels make foods healthier. Learn what to look for to make smarter choices.
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Being Upfront About Nutrition - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
COVID-19 remains a concern, and it's important that will all have the help and support we need to exercise safely--even after vaccinations. Here are some great tips.
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Safely Exercising During the Pandemic - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
With a fresh year on the horizon, many people are trying to figure out how to make a positive change in their lives. But far too often, New Year’s Resolutions unravel, and people settle into their old habits.
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The Everyday Warrior: Retired US Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille on Overcoming Life's Challenges
It's okay to make mistakes--we learn and grow so much more than we could ever dream!
Chickpeas and rice are perfect for each other--and for you. Serve up some great information on how pairing foods together makes a difference!
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Chickpeas and Rice for Protein - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Do you know how critical healthy feet are to a successful training program? Learn why it's the right step to train your body from the toes up!
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Train Your Feet - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
When you’re meat-free, sometimes pre-made patties fall short if you’re craving a staple like a burger. Instead of cooking up a processed patty, make yourself a decadent — but healthy — burger following one of these recipes.
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Our 6 Best Meatless Burger Recipes | Clean Eating
Take a moment today to reflect on what your fitness means to you. That could mean your workouts, your nutrition and your commitment to self-care. This week, you've made every day count! Great job!
Staying motivated is often a matter of recognizing all the positives in our life. The more we concentrate on what we're thankful for, the more we engage and thrive. So, what are you grateful for this week?
This week, as we concentrate on our goals (one day at a time), let's plan a new way to move. Adding weights? Walking a mile? Cycling up a sweat? If you're moving, you're doing it right. So... what's your Wednesday Workout plan?
Planning some fun activities today? Avoid "weekend warrior" injuries by making sure your shoulders are warmed up and ready.
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Prep the Shoulders Before Play - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
I'm so excited to share this amazing article with you! Spend a little time this weekend to discover four steps that will help you unlock a life of genuine fulfillment.
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Discover Your Purpose - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
So many of us do great on our nutrition plans--until the sun goes down. Here's some great information to help inspire you to make better choices late at night.
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The Dark Side of Night Eating - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Check out this new study that offers insight into progress related to attitudes toward weight.
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Weight Bias May Be Declining - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
We've all heard about "an apple a day," and many of us are trying to start 2021 eating more healthfully. See why a whole apple offers you more than the juiced or sauced version!
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A “Whole” Apple a Day - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
With so many people on their "January diets," it's helpful to know that one popular one has some side effects to be aware of. Check it out!
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The Ketogenic Flu - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
How about sinking your teeth into some toothsome trivia? What a great way to take a bite out of the Friday blues!
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Toothsome Facts - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Hair samples reveal a lot about the American diet! See how our love of cheeseburgers makes its presence known on the salon floor.
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Hair Samples Reveal American Diet - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
This is pretty cool stuff! See how the military is revising its guidelines to support overall health.
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Army Recommends Holistic Health Approach - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
We're nearly one month into the New Year--and it may be time to refocus. You can do it!
Your feet carry you every step of the way, so don’t neglect them in your training. This is great information for hikers--and all of us who want to put our best foot forward.
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Strengthen Your Feet for the Trail
Planning some fun activities today? Avoid "weekend warrior" injuries by making sure your shoulders are warmed up and ready.
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Prep the Shoulders Before Play - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Some food for thought: Parents should approach YouTube influencer videos with skepticism and as something that can negatively influence their children’s eating preferences. Learn more here...
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Modern Food Marketing Needs Old-Fashioned Nutrition Help - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Working moms have a LOT on their plates. Here's what research says about the benefits of moderate-intensity exercise--and how it can help ease stress and enhance quality of life.
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Physically Active Working Moms Cope Better - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Get some fact-based information about this eating plan and see if it's the right choice for you.
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Intermittent Fasting - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
High-intensity interval training improves fitness and well-being among adults over age 70 and may even increase longevity. See what the research says...
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Vigorous Exercise Benefits Older Adults - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Yay for Saturday morning! Let's make our weekend great by planning one or two things we'll do to simply take care of ourselves--physically or emotionally. By sharing, we can support each other as we recharge.
Non-meat-eaters may have a higher fracture risk, but there's something you can do.
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Bone Up on Vegan Nutrition - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
In honor of Black History Month, let's celebrate Black-owned outdoor businesses! WhitePaws RunMitts mittens are purpose-built to address the needs of runners, walkers, and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Learn more here...
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Black-owned outdoor business spotlight: WhitePaws RunMitts
It's a perfect time to set forth on a new adventure, even if it means just trying something different. It doesn't have to be a big thing; maybe walk a new route or try a new online class, but let's explore together. What will you try?
This is an incredible article! See how you can stick to simple methods for sustainable results with impact.
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Family Meal Planning - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Make this weekend healthy and delicious with this amazing recipe. Tastes so good--and good for you, too!
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Recipe for Health: Yogurt With Coffee-Plum Sauce - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Are the health benefits of multivitamins may be a trick of the mind?
See what science says...
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A Feel-Good Pill to Swallow - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Now that we’re into the thick of 2021, you may be spotting some interesting new food trends. The annual Whole Foods Market food prediction report gives us a sampling of what’s on tap. Have any of these trends made it to your table?
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Food and Drink Trends for 2021 - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
This is a wonderful way to continue celebrating Black History Month AND our commitment to fitness in the great outdoors. It's a win-win!
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10 meaningful ways to support Black-owned outdoor businesses
Happy Valentine's Day! Here's hoping for a life filled with love and all the things that your heart desires.
Beta—a new mountain biking magazine, website, and membership program—might have emerged from the Covid-19-driven cycling craze, but its industry roots run deep. Check it out!
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Introducing Beta, Pocket Outdoor Media's new mountain biking title
Because its so fun, hiking may not feel like a sport. But hiking requires more energy and burns more calories than walking on level surfaces.But make sure you train before you hike to avoid injuries and enhance the enjoyment. Where is your favorite hiking spot?
A 10-year analysis reveals gender differences in marathons. Run on over and check it out!
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Women Pace Better Than Men - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Let's start on a successful new week! What will be your first step forward today toward reaching your goals?
Here's some Sunday inspiration for you in our continuing celebration of Black History Month.
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Black-owned outdoor business spotlight: Sweat and Sunshine
Planning a busy weekend? Not enough rest time? High-intensity interval training may reduce health risks from lack of shut-eye.
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HIIT Back on Sleep Loss Effects - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
It seems a rising number of people are grabbing “adult beverages” to take the edge off COVID-19 stress. What's your guess as to the rise in alcohol consumption?
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Alcohol Consumption During the Pandemic - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Do you suffer from food allergies? The FDA recommends that sesame should be an allergen ingredient on food labels and noted that sesame allergy has roughly the same prevalence as fish and soy allergies.
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The Big 8 Food Allergens May Become 9 - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
How much protein do endurance athletes need? See what the latest research tells us.
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30 Grams of Protein - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Having a hard time resisting temptations? Research says that, for some, exercise can help!
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Sleep Loss? Vigorous Exercise May Reduce Cravings - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Having a hard time resisting temptations? Research says that, for some, exercise can help!
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Sleep Loss? Vigorous Exercise May Reduce Cravings - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Let's keep dreaming!
Shift your mindset to notice the good—and make good on your fitness goals.
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4 Ways Optimism Benefits Your Health
Mindfulness meditation and yoga classes have seen explosive growth since the onset of the pandemic. See what the research says, and share what you're doing to sustain yourself during these stressful times.
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Growth in Mind-Body Therapies During the Pandemic - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
We began this week with a clean slate and a solid plan. Today's a good day to revisit our goals as we continue to march into this new month. What's working? What do we need to revise? It's all part of moving forward!
It’s about time for routine healthcare visits to include some form of a rapid dietary assessment tool, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Has your physician ever helped you with nutrition?
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A Food Plan? Just What the Doctor Ordered! - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
These three bake-and-take recipes (perfect for on-the-go breakfasts or snacks) will help keep your energy levels steady both pre- and post-run in a delicious way. Not a runner? You'll love them for an activity!
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Breakfast On the Go Recipes: 3 Recipes for Energy
It's a new week and a new month--the perfect time to start afresh with our goals for the future. Let's spring into something special!
Resistance training improves BMI among youth and may improve blood pressure, too! See what the research says...
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Resistance Training for Adolescents and Preadolescents - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Check out the most effective short-term method for making cognitive improvements.
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Older Adults and Brain Fitness - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Every day, we make a decision to lead our lives with a commitment to wellness--and that's how our fitness dreams will come true.
Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting slower if you apply the right intensity to your training. Here's a great article!
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Dear Coach: Why Are HIIT Workouts Important for Older Athletes? - Triathlete
Polyphenols are a class of plant-based antioxidants involved in reducing the free-radical-induced cellular damage that can contribute to diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. See how you can (deliciously) get more in your diet!
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Plant-Based Antioxidants We Need - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Looking for a little extra motivation to take a weekend walk? Research shows benefits from even modest increases in activity. Learn more...
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Move More for Longer Life and Less Heart Disease - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
We have our commitment to health and wellness and the the support of one another. It's our opportunity for a healthier future. I think that makes us all pretty lucky!
Even virtual classes may have positive social side effects! Learn more about the links between exercise and mental health.
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Group Exercise May Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
As you plan your meals for the week, consider that more science is showing that we should have a beef with eating too much beef.
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Less Red Meat, Lower Diabetes Risk - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
You may have some exciting new options for your weekend workout wardrobe. How great to have new ways to track our progress!
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New Era of Wearable Technologies - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
If you haven’t tried Clean Eating's iconic cookie recipe yet, here’s why you should. So amazing!
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What to Make This Weekend: These Cookies | Clean Eating
Resistance training improves BMI among youth and may improve blood pressure, too! See what the research says...
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Resistance Training for Adolescents and Preadolescents - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
How are you planning on getting your week off to a great start?
Turn up mindful exercise to turn down stress.
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Turn Up Mindful Exercise to Turn Down Stress - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Try this amazing recipe this weekend to add some healthful flavor to your family's mealtime adventure.
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Recipe for Health: Roasted Salmon With Blueberry Sauce - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Have big plans for some weekend activities? Get to bed early: Higher injury risk is linked with less sleep in athletes.
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Get Your Sleep Before a Big Game - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
“I still have many miles to run,” says Suzanne Munroe. See how this runner shares her best miles with her grandchildren.
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Meet an Inspiring Grandma-Granddaughter Running Duo
We have our commitment to health and wellness and the the support of one another. It's our opportunity for a healthier future. I think that makes us all pretty lucky!
It's so easy to get distracted in our wellness journey--and so important to reflect on why we began it in the first place. Take a moment now to think about your why. You can make it happen!
See how adding omega-3 fats offer you a dose of cardio protection.
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Mega Heart-Healthy Fat - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Think the time has passed to set (and reach) new goals? Nope! Let the story of Dorothy Niss help you get off the couch this weekend on the path to realize your dreams.
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Recalled: Meet Triathlon Trailblazer Dorothy Niss – Triathlete
It seems counterintuitive, but working up a serious sweat may reduce—not increase—hunger.
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Appetite For Exercise, Not Food - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Eating approximately five fruits and veggies per day may decrease risk of mortality, finds new research from Harvard and Brigham & Women's. What a good reason to make that salad!
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5-A-Day Keeps Mortality At Bay | Clean Eating
“Running has important positive implications for mental health, particularly depression and anxiety disorders,” note study authors in a comprehensive study review. i
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Running and Mental Health - IDEA Health & Fitness Association
