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High intensity interval training (HIIT)

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of interval training alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with lower intensity recovery periods. A person would perform a short burst of high-intensity exercise followed by a brief lower intensity activity, repeated until fatigue. The high intensity sections are at near maximal effort. The ratio of work... Read more »
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What is Plyometric Training?

What is it? Plyometric training is basically ‘jump training’. It involves high intensity explosive movements where muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power – a combination of strength and speed. This training focuses on moving from a muscle extension to a contraction in a rapid or “explosive”... Read more »
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What is the ROI for corporate wellness programs?

Corporate health and wellness programs save employers money. There is a wealth of emerging evidence indicating that successful health and wellness programs provide an excellent return on investment. Studies indicate an average rate of return of between 2:1 and 5:1 for every dollar spent. The return comes in many forms, some of which are outlined below.... Read more »
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Goal Setting

How to set S.M.A.R.T goals for yourself Everybody wants to have a body like roman armor. Everybody wants to have more money than Bill Gates. Everybody wants to have the big house with the inground pool and the white picket fence. So why don’t they? Why don’t you? What is it in life you want... Read more »
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10 Habits of Healthy People

What habits do healthy people have in common? It might not be what you think. People who live a fairly healthy lifestyle have little habits that they include in their everyday life. These customs can be quite simple and easy to make a part of your daily routines. Find out how you can improve your... Read more »
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Easy at-home seated exercises

When you’re beginning at exercise it’s a great idea to start with very simple exercises that start you activating muscles around the major joints, and building up some core strength, while your body is in a stable position to reduce the risk of falls and injury. Sitting down in a comfortable and stable chair is... Read more »
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Easy at-home standing stretches

Stretching is one of the most important and also one of the most neglected things we can do to improve our mobility, ability to perform daily tasks, relieve muscle tension, not to mention a huge part of injury prevention. Stretching doesn’t have to take a long time or be difficult. In fact stretching should be... Read more »
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