Articles in ‘Health & Fitness’
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 by Kathryn Olson
As an elementary physical education teacher the importance of kids being active is crucial to me. Summer time is time to be spent outside enjoying the beautiful weather with friends and family. As a teacher I know that some children need more encouragement to be active than others so… parents here’s a way to help. All you need is some close pins, paper and a creative mind.
Tags: Activities for Kids, DIY Projects
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Lose Weight by Adding Pounds
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 by Amanda McKenzie
Take your workout and weight loss to the next level by adding weight lifting to your exercise routine. If you already lift weights regularly add some more pounds, change up your routine and really push yourself.
Tags: Weight Lifting
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HIIT
Friday, May 10th, 2013 by Amanda McKenzie
HIIT is High Intensity Interval Training and one of the best ways to burn fat. It involves alternating between periods of low or moderate intensity and periods of extremely high intensity. It’s good if you’re pushed for time because you can get a lot out of your workout in a shorter amount of time.
Tags: exercise
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Power of Post Season
Friday, May 3rd, 2013 by Amanda McKenzie
With a successful post season under our belts, the girls have some time off for finals before we start our summer workouts. For us, every day is a day to improve our game, get stronger, increase our basketball knowledge…and invest our pennies!
Tags: HC Basketball
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Add a Little Stretch to Your Life
Monday, April 29th, 2013 by Amanda McKenzie
Adding a stretching routine to your fitness program is a must if you don’t already do. There are so many benefits to increasing flexibility and adding stretching to your daily routine.
Tags: exercise, Stretching
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Avani: Move Into a Flexible Summer
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 by Kathryn Olson
Avani Studio in Hastings, NE opened in November of 2011. Avani stands for “earth” and offers so many health-benefiting treatments.
Tags: Avani
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Get out and Run
Friday, April 19th, 2013 by Amanda McKenzie
It’s Spring…at least that’s what the calendar says…it’s time to get out and get moving. Even though it’s been a cool…okay cold Spring so far…it’s still nice enough most days to get outside and be active. Being outside just makes you fell better and rejuvenated, no matter what you’re doing.
Tags: exercise, running, workout
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NASPE SPEAK OUT!
Friday, April 5th, 2013 by Joe Hamik
Let’s face it: There are several issues plaguing our nation at the present time. With everyone clamoring over the economy and gun control issues, it’s easy to lose sight of other problems our nation is facing. One such problem is the obesity epidemic.
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