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Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

08 April 14   |   Fitness   |  
Written by Barbara Whatley, Spa & Fitness Director. Beyond improving cardiovascular health and muscular strength, hitting the gym is good for your mind and overall “quality of life.” Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negativity, as well as improving self-esteem and cognitive functions. In honor of World Health Day yesterday and Stress Awareness Month . . .
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Bodyweight Workouts

Bodyweight Workouts

25 February 14   |   Fitness   |  
Written by Barbara Whatley, Spa & Fitness Director. No matter your age, gender or fitness level, bodyweight workouts can help you lean up and lose weight. These workouts use NO weights, NO dumbbells and NO machines! All you need is…YOU! Just like the name implies, you use your own body weight to exercise. Benefits of Using . . .
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Getting the Most Out of Your Workout

Getting the Most Out of Your Workout

20 February 14   |   Fitness   |  
Written by Barbara Whatley, Spa & Fitness Director. Are you a regular gym-goer? You walk in, sit down, pop your headphones in, casually hop from machine-to-machine, lift a few weights and leave. Overall, you feel confident and proud…but what if you could improve your workout, get faster results and feel even more accomplished? Maximize Your Workout Working out does take time, which is why it’s . . .
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HIIT Workouts

HIIT Workouts

03 February 14   |   Fitness   |  
Written by Barbara Whatley, Spa & Fitness Director. Recently we’ve all been hearing the words “HITS” around here, but there is another “HIIT” word that is becoming very popular and used more often in the gym. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training, a form of cardiovascular conditioning that incorporates both anaerobic activity and moments of . . .
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