Is Weight Loss Stressing You Out?
There’s no doubt about it: trying to lose weight can be a stressful thing! There’s nothing like trying to stick to a “simple” weight loss plan for bringing you face-to-face with the frustrating complexities of human nature and the limits of our rationality and will power. And even when we do manage to do what we know we should, often our bodies seem to operate according to a different kind of math—where a 3500-calorie deficit doesn’t always equal one pound of weight lost.
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- 11/18/2008
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Wellness
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Fall means new products from Horizon Fitness
Don’t let the cold weather put a damper on your fitness program. Just take it inside. Whether you’re in top physical condition or just committing to a healthier lifestyle, Horizon has great new innovative designs available exclusively at Dick’s Sporting Goods that make fitness a realistic part of your life.
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- 10/29/2008
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Stretch Yourself
Adding a well-rounded stretching routine to your workout can be helpful or potentially injurious. It all depends on timing and technique. The benefits of stretching include decreased muscle soreness, improved range of motion, better neuromuscular coordination, and reduction in the risk of injury. Understanding proper technique and timing allows you to benefit from your stretching routine and avoid the risks that may accompany stretching that is poorly performed.
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- 10/21/2008
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Workout Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents
When I was pregnant with my daughter I asked a friend of mine, a mother of three, “Don’t you get bored staying home with the kids all day?” Looking amused she replied, “Oh, I find stuff to do.” Now that my own daughter is one-year-old, I know why this question entertained my friend…
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- 10/14/2008
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Horizon’s Very Own Iron Woman
It was a grueling day of physical endurance and an emotional roller coaster. April Beard, product manager with Horizon Fitness, competed in her first Ironman on September 7th in Madison. She completed the triathlon in a very impressive 13 hours
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- 10/08/2008
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