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Debra Atkinson

Fun one-minute core exercises that work

Are you bored with the same old core exercises? Core exercise is one of those things that you just can’t skip out on. So, if you’re begrudging them or finding your routine stale, here’s a fun and effective solution…

Debra Atkinson

Strengthen your desk-bound hips and reduce injury

You know that sitting can be hard on your hips. Strength training and stretching are often recommended but they’re not always convenient or easy to start. But you can do this practically anywhere…

Debra Atkinson

10 things your personal trainer won’t tell you

How can you guard against advice that may not be personalized to you? Know yourself. As a woman flipping 50 you are unique and your approach to fitness is unique. Look for advice made especially for you…

Dr. Mark Wiley

Single-leg chair squats for strength and balance

Balance is a necessity of life. It is required in almost everything we do. Unfortunately, for many people, balance gets difficult to maintain as they age. So take a seat and let’s get started working on your balance…

Debra Atkinson

Prevent back pain with a strong core

The core muscles are the ones that can take some of that pressure off of your back, and help you avoid the back pain and even debilitating injury that can impact your day to day activities. But if your back hurts is it too late? Absolutely not…

Debra Atkinson

Is fitness bootcamp for you?

Bootcamp can work for you if you love group training. It’s the best for your upper body. But you may find that supplementing your bootcamp style class with a few exercises done in the weight room helps you get the best of both worlds.

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Dr. Mark Wiley

3 ways to improve your balance and avoid injury

Regardless of age, strong balance is important to lead a healthy, full and active life. Yet over time we become less agile and less sturdy. Falls, and fractures due to falls, become common as we age. They can be debilitating and life-threatening.

Debra Atkinson

3+ ways to raise and tighten your tush

An injury to knees, hamstrings or your lower back can be linked to weak glute muscles. But, it’s easy to fix. Here are a few ways to get the strength you need and a nice tush lift to boot!

Dr. Mark Wiley

The half moon: Yoga’s perfect strengthening stretch

Stress hammers away on the body from the inside and out. It causes tightness, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, pain and so much more. Externally, stress affects how we hold ourselves; that is, how we assume our postures. Time to stretch it all out…

Debra Atkinson

‘Train’ your body for arthritis pain relief, flexibility and strength

Whether you suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or another joint condition, moving will keep you feeling better. You’ve just got to choose the right kind of exercise… One that trains your body to rely more on your muscles to take pressure off your joints.

Jenny Smiechowski

6 tips that save you from a yoga injury

Yoga is one of the healthiest fitness practices around. It can improve your cardiovascular health, tone and strengthen your muscles, balance your metabolism, give you more energy and improve your stamina. But there’s a catch…

Debra Atkinson

Knee pain? Exercise it away

Whether your goal this winter is to swoosh down the slopes, maneuver icy sidewalks, or get up from a chair without pain, healthy knees are important to you.

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