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Everyday Strength: Functional Exercises for Older Adults
Sep. 9th, 2025

Everyday Strength: Functional Exercises for Older Adults

Functional fitness is a type of exercise that focuses on improving your ability to go throughout your daily tasks safely and without pain. From carrying bags of groceries to bending down to grab something on the ground, functional exercises strengthen the muscles you use in everyday activities—reduc…

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How to Stay Motivated When Working Out Alone
Aug. 5th, 2025

How to Stay Motivated When Working Out Alone

Working out alone has its perks—you can exercise on your own schedule, focus without distractions, and choose workouts that fit your personal goals. But staying motivated without a workout buddy, coach, or class to keep you accountable can be a challenge. If you’ve ever struggled to follow a fitness…
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The Science of Rest: How Sleep Can Affect Your Fitness Goals
May. 27th, 2025

The Science of Rest: How Sleep Can Affect Your Fitness Goals

When it comes to fitness goals, we typically focus on exercise and diet, overlooking a crucial component of health and performance: sleep. Quality res…
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How Physical Therapy Can Speed Up Injury Recovery
May. 20th, 2025

How Physical Therapy Can Speed Up Injury Recovery

Recovering from an injury can be frustrating, especially when pain or limited mobility keeps you from doing the things you love. Whether you’re healin…
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