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Tag Archives: beach body

Summer-Worthy Workouts

Getting summer-ready means more than trying to whittle away your waist and stock up on sunblock. It’s about being ready for anything from beach to backyard barbeques with random thunderstorms thrown in …

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Pilates: Power to the Core

May kicks off with International Pilates Day on May 5. Drop some Pilates workouts into your spring bucket list and watch your fitness level grow …

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The Top 5 Ways to Prepare for Spring

Unseasonable weather already gave us a taste of spring fever. Be motivated to make this your healthiest spring yet …

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Everyday Motivation

As the summer heats up, your workout may take a little more mental effort. Stay motivated even when you break a sweat just walking to the mailbox …

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Launch a Healthy (Realistic) Summer

by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner The time of year for fun and relaxation has arrived. Be energized to make the most of it … Summer promises nice weather, vacation days, and casual gatherings on the patio with friends and family. We approach this new season with an expanse of calendar days ahead of us, ready to be filled with good times, tank shirts, and radiant sunshine everywhere. Before the final school bell rings or office summer hours begin, prepare yourself. Life is not a postcard. Accept Yourself If you dug into your summer clothes anxious to see a year’s worth of workout results revealed, realize a snug zipper or two is not a sign of failure. We often expect too much, too fast from ourselves, especially regarding fitness efforts. Accept that your beach body is a work in progress, which is great since you reside in the same body all year. Do not spend a single sunny day lamenting the smaller size you hoped to accomplish. Do another round of personal training sessions and try again. Fitness is part of a healthy lifestyle, which goes beyond sculpted biceps and unrealistic body imagery. Focus more on the health benefits gained than the weight …

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