Community Leader Sarah Dussault offers three tips to spice up your workout so you can maintain your New Year’s resolution. She recommends you try a new gym class or trainer, invest in a heart rate monitor or an Up by Jawbone device, and create a workout log. Watch the video to learn more! If you [...]

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When the temperature starts to drop this winter, resist the urge to stay indoors. Winter is the best season for families to enjoy fitness together. Downhill skiing is a winter tradition for many families. In fact, it’s often a vacation centered around a sport! Kids and adults equally enjoy the activity and I have even [...]

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If you had to choose between breathing the air of over populated cities or breathing the fresh air outdoors, which would you prefer? I spend a ton of time indoors at the gym doing various workouts and giving up my gym membership is not an option. But I jump at every chance I get to [...]

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Americans on average eat between 3,000 and 5,000 calories according to most estimates on Thanksgiving Day.  Some experts even suggest upper limits reaching as high as 7,000 calories!  For many, this is more than double the suggested number of calories consumed per day. Without exercise, a 150-lb female requires between 1,400-2,000 calories per day, leaving [...]

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Imagine: You receive an email from one of the nation’s best parks and they tell you: “Congrats – we want you to come stay at our park for one week in the next 30 days. You will enjoy nothing but a stress free, relaxing vacation with your choice of a daily walk or run and [...]

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Fall, like every other season, is filled with goodies galore.  You might happen drink one too many pumpkin spice lattes or eat one too many sides of carrot cake with cream cheese icing.  But unlike summer, where we all know the “perfect” fitness activities to combat those calories, fall can present more of a challenge.  [...]

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Our days of running through the sprinkler and swimming are all but gone. Now, the temperature is dropping and the leaves are changing as we enter into a new season. Fall brings more and different fun stuff for us to do – especially with our kids! Here are a few of my favorite fun fall [...]

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Americans are logging in less time than ever in the physical activity department.  Only 3 in 10 adults get the recommended daily amount of exercise, according to The President’s Counsel on Physical Fitness and Sports.  The main excuses are that it’s difficult to find time and motivation. Children are more likely to get in their [...]

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The dreaded workout rut is inevitable for anyone who regularly trains.  Doing the same thing not only is boring but also becomes less effective over time.  Mix up your routine to not only challenge your body but also ignite new motivation! After every 8 weeks, switch up your strength training routine.  You don’t necessarily need [...]

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Gym memberships can be pricey but are well worth it.  Investing in your health in the long run will actually save you money!  In 2008, the estimated cost of obesity was said to be $147 billion.  Paying for medical tests and monthly medications is no doubt more costly than a gym membership.  Now that you [...]

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Summer lovin’ is coming to a halt quickly. The lazy days of summer, pools, BBQ’s and late nights outdoors are dwindling down. And while it may seem that your active days of summer are also coming to an end, the truth is that there is much to look forward to from a fitness perspective in [...]

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We all have every intention most days of making it to the gym to put in that hard workout, taking us one step further towards our fitness goals and an overall healthy lifestyle. But like everything else in life, sometimes even the best of intentions slip away. Realistically, there are days when you can’t get [...]

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As if getting out of bed is not hard enough, exercising first thing in the morning can be positively dreadful.  Unless you are naturally a morning person, finding motivation for an AM workout can be difficult but knowing the task to come is going to leave you feeling energized and refreshed can help get you [...]

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Robin Boland, The Laughing Cow’s winner of the ReShape Your Health Facebook contest back in March, took a few minutes to sit down with us and answer some final questions about how her “ReShape” has impacted her active lifestyle, daily habits and workout routines. Read on to find out more … And, to check out [...]

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What is better than the smell of a fresh, summer BBQ? Probably nothing, except enjoying it with family and friends! I make a mean Bison Burger. I enjoy side salads, fresh vegetables and fruits – mostly watermelon – and a cool beverage to wash it all down with. And yes, even dessert (gluten free of [...]

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At the beach, don’t just sit, get fit! In the summer, the beach is the place to be.  It also makes for a fantastic scenic workout.  Instead of just lounging and relaxing, try one of these fun workouts to get the most out of the sunny days. Running on the Beach Running in sand is [...]

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Marco? Polo! Marco? Polo! Each time I hear those words, I can’t help but want to find the nearest pool to dip into. It’s summer; mostly likely just as blazing hot for you as it is for me. The pool becomes an instant best friend! You can absolutely hit the pool and “dive” into swimming [...]

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Six pack abs are the most sought after body part, according to online search engines.  Vanity aside, belly fat is also reported to be the most dangerous place your body can store fat when it comes to your health.  Although you cannot spot reduce, lowering your total body fat and adding exercises that incorporate your [...]

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The summertime is beloved for many reasons.  Extreme heat during a workout however, is not one of them.  Diving into a pool or the ocean is an easy quick fix to cooling off, but have you tested the water for a daily workout? Swimming is praised by fitness experts for its lack of pressure on [...]

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As a child, I was highly active and energetic! But then again, what child is not? That’s the beauty in childhood. A child would never wake up in the morning and say, “I’m dreading my workout today, but I must get at least 30 minutes of activity in.” No, a child wakes up at 6:30am [...]

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Ahhh summertime! The kids are out of school and the weather is just inviting you to be active outside. Take advantage of the quality time you have to spend together as a family by promoting health and wellness.  Kids love to get up and move around.  Sitting down for hours in the car driving to [...]

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Ah, summer! The long winter has led to a highly anticipated summer. Gone are the days of cold and dreary, and present are the days of warmth and barefoot in the sands! Back in January you without-a-doubt committed to your Reshape Goals. I know by now you are well on your way to feeling even [...]

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Robin Boland, The Laughing Cow’s winner of the recent ReShape Your Health Facebook contest, took a few minutes to sit down with us and answer some questions about how her “ReShape” has been going now that she’s a couple months into it. Read on to find out more … Q: How has exercise improved your [...]

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