Author Archives: Kim Truman

Dura Matter and Why You Need To Know About It

The Dura Mater is the outermost, toughest, and most fibrous of the 3 membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Dura Mater is so important because it serves as a protective sac that helps to restrict the movement of the brain within the … Read More

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Makeover Monday: skip your way to health – Examiner.com

Examiner.com   Jumping rope may seem like something that we did when we were kids. You may think it’s just too childish to be a real workout. But just think back to all the images that we have seen of … Read More

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Get in Shape for Spring: The Ultimate Outdoor Workout – Health & Fitness Cheat Sheet

Health & Fitness Cheat Sheet   By Christin Skopec Confining yourself to exercising at the gym on a gorgeous spring day feels like some form of self-punishment. Even if you manage to snag equipment near the window, it’s still not as enjoyable … Read More

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Jump for JOY!!!

Jumping Rope is an excellent exercise to help improve coordination, build muscle strength, build cardio endurance, improve agility while having fun doing it! Yes jumping rope can be challenging, but be patient and don’t give up! With practice you can … Read More

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5 Ways To Refocus

1) Aromatherapy- Keep a small bottle of the essential oil Peppermint! If you start to feel tired at work or in a mid day slump, reach for the bottle of Peppermint oil! You can gently inhale the peppermint oil or … Read More

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Out of the Ordinary Running Tips

1) Balloons and your Breath- You are going to take a regular balloon and blow it up to its fullest! Take the balloon to your lips and inhale through your nose and exhale,slowly blowing into the balloonpause every 3-5 seconds … Read More

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Challenge Every Muscle with This Walking Interval Workout – SparkPeople

SparkPeople.com Flowers and trees are pretty, but sometimes a walking workout needs a bit more than scenery to keep things interesting. Incorporating intervals and strength-training moves into a walk not only adds variety, but also challenges your muscles and can … Read More

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9 Fun Family Fitness Activities – Sparkpeople

Sparkpeople   The family that gets active together, stays together. Bringing the family together for a day or an afternoon of movement is both fun and offers an opportunity to stay connected even when schedules are hectic. Plus, you’ll be … Read More

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The Benefits of Working Out While Pregnant – Examiner.com

Examiner.com If you have been on the internet at any point in the last three months you might have come across the story of the model while pregnant posted pictures of her very toned abs. It drew quite a bit … Read More

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Makeover Monday: Keep Moving During the Winter Months

Examiner.com   Yes, it gets dark earlier. Yes it’s darn cold in the morning but those are not good excuses for allowing your body to turn to flab. We all know that time flies by which means that May will … Read More

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