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Sensory Deprivation for Amazing Recovery

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Is sensory deprivation the key to relaxation? Does this sound familiar? The alarm goes off and you jump out of bed, chug coffee, check social media, hit the gym, shower, drive through gridlocked traffic while ...

Yoga for Hip and Shoulder Mobility

Heather Holland

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Even the most die-hard athletes could use a little “om” in their training regimens. Ruby & Pearls Yoga Studio co-owner Heather Holland outlines a few essential hip openers to help improve flexibility in an...

How to Play Nice in a Competitive Relationship

Kathy Feinstein

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You train together, play together, and build a life together. But when does competition stop being friendly and start becoming harmful to a relationship? Successful athletes can be described in many ways: fier...

Emotional Eating: Comfort Food or Dangerous Addiction?

Jess Novak

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Do you let your feelings rule your stomach on a frequent basis? It’s not weakness—you could have an emotional eating disorder. Sure, we’ve all done it before—snacking when we’re not truly hungry. See if any of...

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...

SWFL Dragon Boat Racers Head To World Championships

Jamie Shane

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A 2,000-year-old sport glides its way to Southwest Florida—and the World Championships—thanks to its one and only competitive dragon boat racing team. For over 2,000 years, traditional dragon boats have race...

The Athlete’s Heart – A Conversation With Mary Carillo

Kathy Feinstein

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The famed Grand Slam winner and lauded sports analyst, Mary Carillo, sits down with our own Kathy Feinstein to talk tennis, athletic fortitude, and which of today’s best players have a winning mental edge. I b...

Ditch the At-Home Juicing Mess; Grab-and-Go Juices Help Make Health a Habit

Joyful Juicing

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The art of “juicing” has made a social splash, but anyone who’s attempted a standoff with their home juicer understands the fiscal and physical mess left in its pulpy wake. Face it: organic juice is amazing for...