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A Surprise From Germany: Chardonnay

Chardonnay is both ubiquitous and despised, neither for good reason. The grape is grown all over the world, more for reasons of commerce than of quality. This has meant a lot of mediocre and bad chardonnay, which has led many wine lovers to dismiss it categorically. That’s a shame, because a lot of great chardonnays…

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Anti-Aging Benefits of Exercise

Today’s active aging market is the largest growing fitness demographic in the industry, with more than 10,000 people in North American turning 65 years old each day. We now know more about aging than ever before, and peer-reviewed, published, refereed research offers some great news: Of the five types of aging—chronological, functional, biological, psychological and…

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9 Progressed Yoga Hip Opener Postures

Yoga is an ideal form of exercise to open tight and stiff hips. Tight hips typically result from sedentary lifestyles or, conversely, from overuse during sports and other activities.  Although the cause varies, people typically experience tightness in one or more areas of the hip. The poses described below focus on specific areas of the…

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When Is The Best Time of Day to Exercise?

What is the best time of day to exercise? Simply put, it’s whatever time you can commit to and be consistent. That being said, your daily rhythm and choices affect your motivation to exercise, your recovery from exercise and, potentially, the results you get from exercise, so there is no single “best” time to exercise…

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6 Types of Metabolic Damage Caused by High-intensity Workouts

From challenging workout DVDs for at-home use to demanding outdoor boot camp-style classes and grueling studio-based workouts, high intensity training is popular because it provides what people want: results! High intensity workout programs are popular because they work. They are a time-efficient way to expend a lot of calories and sculpt well-defined muscles. However doing…

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Thanksgiving Portion Guide

Thanksgiving is such a curious holiday. At a time when we are showing gratitude for our health and those around us, you would think the holiday would feature a slow meal filled with foods that nourish the body and spirit. Perhaps it used to be that way, but somehow the traditional Thanksgiving foods have gotten…

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