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Thanks to Paige Waehner

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I subscribe to a fitness newsletter written by Paige Waehner  and here's what she had to recently say.  I totally agree and couldn't have said it better myself.  Though she highlights the total body ball stretch, I think her sentiment is that ANY feel good workout is important to keep balance in your weekly routine.  In the p90X routine, Tony Horton gives you and option for a … [Read more...] about Thanks to Paige Waehner

10,000 Steps

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Funny.  I woke up thinking about the power of walking.  Then I read the comment from Rita about her walking with Dakota (the golden retriever) yesterday.   Walking really is, to many of us, way under-estimated!  The benefits are huge and comprehensive and yet often we think of walking with a "just" in front of it.  I just went walking.  Hah! Yesterday, I had a 10am session … [Read more...] about 10,000 Steps

Boys of Summer

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Here it is opening day.  Whether it was my childhood days in the northeast, or my raising children days in the southeast, something about opening day has always screamed summer to me.  Now, with my childhood well behind me and my children grown and flying from the nest, that neurological response to the crack of the bat and the sound of the announcer's voice,  is still as … [Read more...] about Boys of Summer

Patience…and Forgiveness, too.

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Yesterday I had an entire day off.  Since Thursday is Blaze's day to be the trainer, I once again let him decide which way, how far and yesterday, how fast.  He injured his left hind leg almost 2 years ago.  Opting out of surgery, we chose a healing route that required A LOT of patience.  Through an internet message board, called CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT, I learned a way to let … [Read more...] about Patience…and Forgiveness, too.

Introducing…Pop-Bhangra

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It is said that art imitates life and life imitates art.  Must be true.  Introducing...Pop-Bhangra a traditional Indian dance common in Bollywood films.  Think high energy train station dance scene during the closing credits of Slumdog Millionaire. Since the movie won 8 Academy Awards, Bhangra classes are popping up all over the U.S.  Originated in the Punjab region, in it's … [Read more...] about Introducing…Pop-Bhangra