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My Year in Sport 2022

My Year in Sport – 2022

Another year and it flew by so quickly… I am glad I did a few workouts, not as many as I would have liked but unfortunately there are time constraints. It was great being in contact with fellow amateur athletes (and some pros), learning from them and getting inspired by them. Strava is a great …

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Do You Know the Benefits of Walking?

From preventing heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, breast cancer, colon cancer and depression – many of us are not paying sufficient attention to the benefits of walking. Research shows yo’re likely to live longer if you walk at least: 5.5 miles/ week or 10.5 or 15.5 miles/ week? Answer: 5.5 miles/ …

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The 17-Minute Workout

Even if you’re not a workout buff, you’ve probably heard of HIIT workouts — aka high-intensity interval training. It’s comprised of quick bursts of activity followed by short recovery periods. HIIT is the workout du jour for a number of reasons. But in today’s busy world, the most appealing one is that it’s seriously efficient, …

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An Interview with Sven Kohl of Calisthenic Movement

By James Ruckert An Interview With Sven Kohl Of Calisthenic Movement on StraightTalkingFitness.com >2017 is nearly over and celebrations for Christmas are about all but a few days away. It’s always nice to head into a new year with inspiration and drive. One of my greatest sources of inspiration is the success of others. Interviews are …

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Cardio vs. Weights: How Strength and Aerobic Exercises help your Heart, Bones, Brain, and more

Which is better for you — running or pumping iron? Find out how much you know about the best exercise for your body. Cardio is the only exercise that may help prevent heart disease Cardiovascular exercise, also called cardio or aerobic exercise, raises your heart rate and makes you sweat — and that’s great for …

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