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DON’T LET YOUR WINTER WORKOUT HIBERNATE. FOUR USEFUL TIPS FOR A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE WORKOUT!

Well, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are long over, but those pesky extra pounds from indulging on turkey, stuffing, and an assortment of desserts have stuck around. Unfortunately, as the snow piles up (or in the case of this year, the threat of snow) and the temperature drops, so does our motivation [...]


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FOUR TECHNIQUES TO REMEMBER WHEN HEADING OUT TO SHOVEL THIS WINTER

Shovel Away Your Low Back Pain This Winter. Snow shoveling often leads to low back injuries, so it is important to practice proper shoveling techniques to avoid these injuries. 1. PROPER STRETCHING: Warm Up: Think of shoveling like exercise; never start shoveling without a quick warm up! Get your heart rate up with a short [...]