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A Yoga Sequence That’s As Effective As Lifting Weights

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Skip the weight room and try this strength-building yoga sequence instead. "There’s a myth out there that the practice of yoga is only good for stretching," says Nick Potenzieri, an instructor at the cult hot ...

Why Do We Do It? The Real Purpose Of Training.

Dr. Brian Bochette

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While the details of how we do it vary tremendously, the essential purpose of training is universal. Chances are that if you are reading this article you are already an avid fitness junkie. Now I’m not here to...

GOP Candidates Unite Against Carbon Fiber Bicycles

Matt McCain

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After instigating a recent road rage incident, GOP Candidate Marco Rubio is proposing new legislation prohibiting carbon fiber bicycles. Other candidates follow suit. According to Rubio, it all began...

Be Charitable This Holiday Season

Nichole Rheiner

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Want to give back this season? Start locally, with food ministries and homeless shelters like Naples’ own St. Matthew’s House. We all know that the holidays are a traditional time of giving, whether that mea...

Beauty and the Bench Press: The Bulking Phase

Barrett Gargala

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I’ve got two big items for you all today: 1. I officially had to invest in a Sam’s Club membership because I was buying so much chicken. #buyinginbulk 2. And the most important news: I have an ab-lette!** ...

Beauty and the Bench Press: Life is A Numbers Game

Barrett Gargala

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I’ve always been a girl who was good with numbers. I mean, on average, I watch Mean Girls at least once a week—which is 52 times a year, my friends. So I figured numbers would be a good way to update you on...

Beauty And The Bench Press: Dieting Sucks

Barrett Gargala

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Newsflash: dieting sucks. I mean, you have to agree, and if you don’t, you are totally lying to yourself. You make big plans to totally change your lifestyle, do all of the prep cooking and follow that plan...

American Adaptation: Success Against the Odds

Erika Gilbrech

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Limb difference isn’t the only distinction adaptive sports athletes bear—the greatest might be their remarkable mental resilience and enduring spirit in the face of daunting physical challenges. As an athlet...

Fit to Be a Hero: Southwest Florida Athletes Inspire Us

Erika Gilbrech

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Everyone has a bad race, workout, or run — even elite athletes. We take a look at the humbling yet heroic tales of three of Southwest Florida’s most inspiring competitors. You never knew what hit you. One m...

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Sticking to a Training Diet While Traveling | Blog

Leslie

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I'm in South Africa at the 10th Women Playwrights International Conference, here to perform my solo show, attend the conference, and act in other play readings. I'm also doing my best to keep up with my fitness...