FIT TIP: WORKOUTS TO PREPARE FOR AN OBSTACLE COURSE RACE

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With a variety of courses that range from beginner “sprint” level to advanced spartan challenges that involve mountains, frigid water, fire and plenty of obstacles, you need to be prepared for anything. You can be sure to expect plenty of climbing, crawling, running and carrying. With that in mind, this post will discuss the most effective workouts to prepare for an obstacle course race.

 

HEALTHY SWAPS: GREEK YOGURT ONION DIP

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Small changes can make a big difference. It’s those small changes that create a sustainable lifestyle shift – one that keeps you headed towards your goals rather than yo-yo-ing between diets and the ups and downs of everyday life.

 

TACKLING HEALTH AS A FAMILY

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Embarking on a lifestyle change is a big decision. It changes how we eat, how we move, and how we engage with the environment around us. Having the support of family and friends often determines how successful we are in our journey – and similarly, how we show up for others and support them can significantly impact their health as well.

 

DUMBBELL SHOULDER WORKOUTS

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Looking to tone and sculpt your shoulders but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place! First, let’s dive into the importance of training the shoulder muscles. Your shoulders are the most mobile joints in your body which means they are also extremely susceptible to injury. The stronger your shoulder muscles are, the better. Weakness can lead to instability, dysfunction, and pain. Many of the sports we engage in including tennis, swimming, and those that involve throwing place repetitive stress on your shoulders. To continue to enjoy these activities pain-free for many years to come, you want to ensure your shoulders not only look good, but feel good too.

LOW-CARB PIZZA CRUST: A SWAP WORTH MAKING

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Who doesn’t love pizza? If you’re looking for a lower calorie low-carb alternative these two recipes are worth making from scratch. With the average slice of thin crust pizza weighing in around 200 calories depending on toppings and regular crust pizzas containing upwards of 300-500 calories (for a single slice!) with little to no fiber or protein, alternative crusts are worth the effort.

 

THE YEARLY BIRTHDAY BUCKET LIST

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Every year for my birthday I do something to scare myself. It’s kind of like having a bucket list only instead of doing everything all at once and then dropping dead, I do one thing per year and then eat cake.

What if I told you that you only would get to see one more birthday before you died?