Tag: exercise

Exercising During Pregnancy

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The three best options for your body. Guest Post by: Valerie Latona  Sometimes, when you’re carrying around a big belly, the last thing you want to do is … move. I know. I’ve been there three times. And I can tell you that during the first two pregnancies I didn’t ... more

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The #1 Reason You Should Be Exercising

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Find out why getting “physical” is good for your heart. Guest Post By: Valerie Latona It’s Spring—just about that time when everyone starts exercising to get in shape for summer. But there’s a more important reason to be exercising every day…your heart! Study after study talks about how exercising—cardio in ... more

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Two Ab Moves Every Woman Should be Doing

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No, not crunches! Guest Blog Post By: Valerie Latona I wish I could tell you that, as the former editor in chief of Shape (ahem…a fitness magazine!), that I have a taut, toned, and firm midsection.  That’s simply not true.  After having gone through three pregnancies (one just two years ... more

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Physical Activity: Kids Just Want to Have Fun!

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By: Jodie Shield, RD The key to getting kids to be more physically active is to focus on the fundamentals – family and fun.  The best way to do this is to make sure the entire family is involved.  After all, it’s hard for anyone to make changes on their ... more

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Kids Unplugged

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By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN  Whether your child is in preschool or high school, one thing is for certain — it is time for you to seize the remote and take control. Reducing the amount of time your child or teen spends with media will have a positive impact on his ... more

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