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Warmer temperatures hint at summer’s imminent arrival. With each season, time seems to go quicker than a sprinter in training. Just today, I found myself behind my preschooler who was riding her first big kid’s bike, thinking “How did this happen?” What next—no training wheels? It’s time to get down to business. Free yourself from fitness crutches, those excuses holding you back from full potential. Take your exercise routine to the next level with these fast fitness tips. Your swim suit is waiting …

At many fitness facilities, the buff get buffer and the standard goal is improved appearance. Sure, the Center has our share of six-pack abs walking around. But, alongside these buns-of-steel, the rest of the world exercises—the injured athlete, the postpartum new mom, the accident victim rehabbing. We are getting results, as varied as they might be …

Fitness experts emphasize the benefits of continuously evolving your exercise programs. Repetitive routines can limit your results, not to mention bore you to less healthy pastimes, like watching TV while mindlessly feasting on a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Be ready for warmer days, filled with gardening, swimming, and catching the waves. Refresh your workouts with the backdrop of spring’s new promises …

Music has been inspiring throughout human history. A favorite song certainly can get you moving. How and why this audio magic works remains a mystery. It does, indeed, and now it’s easier than ever to enjoy it on-the-go. Here are some tips to help the tech-challenged get the most from a portable listening device …

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest fears associated with aging. In addition to typically diminished physical capacity, one suffers debilitating mental and emotional consequences. Being rendered completely dependent on others is dreaded by anyone approaching senior status, which is exactly how this disease presents itself. With exercise, you get a “twofer”—improved physical health and reduced risk for Alzheimer’s …