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Dr. Mark Wiley

The martial arts move that improves your golf swing

Golf is one of the great sports and leisure activities, and methods to improve the game are many. Yet, many golfers simply focus on their stance and swing and neglect the important role the rest of their body plays in their game.

Debra Atkinson

Stretch for less pain, better posture and more energy

We’ve got so many things draining our energy, stealing our attention and vying for our time that we truly do need to take time to protect ourselves from being depleted. The place to start is to first discover what’s draining your energy because to get it back, you’ll need to stop the leaks…

Debra Atkinson

10 pro tips to make any workout count

A small snack with protein and fat will boost your workout energy. Though there is a lot of talk about burning more fat if you exercise fasted, you’ll spend the most energy if you feel good. More energy spent will equate to more fat burned. Get more tips to get the most from your workout right here…

Dr. Mark Wiley

Muscle up during side plank from downward facing dog

Yoga offers such great physical training for the body even while you seemingly do nothing but sit still. One of the basic reasons yoga is so effective in toning the body is because of these postural holds, which are an ancient form of isometric training.

Debra Atkinson

One minute to a flatter belly and less back pain

Ignore the memes that suggest doing more, longer and harder, is better. And the videos that suggest you try for the record 8-minute plank hold. The truth is there is limited return on your investment when you exercise too hard.

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7 ways yoga melts fat and tones [infographic]

Yoga is essentially full-body weight training. You burn calories during (and for hours after!) your workout, while toning muscles, gaining flexibility and eliminating fat.

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Dr. Mark Wiley

Have a ball working on your core fitness

While many core exercises focus on stomach crunches, there’s one piece of equipment that beats them all for dynamic training: the stability ball — because it keeps all the right muscles firing…

Jenny Smiechowski

Is the secret to success healthy competition?

Getting in shape is one of the most commonly broken New Year’s resolutions. So what can you do to stick to it once and for all? When it comes to success at exercise, and most anything, a little healthy competition will go far.

Debra Atkinson

Burn fat better with interval exercise

If you are choosing interval training, you’re probably doing so for one of two reasons… You either want to find short exercise you can fit in to a busy schedule, or you want the optimum fat burning potential with your exercise. You can have both with intervals.

Dr. Mark Wiley

Neigong: Creating energy and well-being while barely moving

One form of neigong exercises is known as “standing post” postures, of which there are over a dozen. Many people credit these exercises with anti-aging benefits including significant improvements to balance, strength, immune function and wellbeing.

Debra Atkinson

6 exercises for sleeveless, toned summertime arms

Summer vacation may get you excited… On the other hand you may pull out those sleeveless tops and run screaming back into the dressing room. Help is here. In just a few weeks, you can get stronger, sleeker toned arms that you’ll be proud to show off.

Dr. Mark Wiley

Rebound to tone your legs and lower body

Leg strength, endurance and dynamic balance are vital to wellness. The mini trampoline is a terrific tool because your body is forced to keep firing all different muscles at different rates and intensities to keep you in balance.

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