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Staff Pose

“The Staff Pose is important since other poses build upon this base. It is a great…
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Standing Forward Bend Pose

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Strength Training With Weights

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Stretching 101

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Stretching: Is It Optional?

How important is it to stretch before and after working out? What if I’m just going…

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Sweating Enough?

Is it true that the more you sweat during physical activity, the better shape you’re in?…

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Swimming is the Lifetime Exercise

For most people, swimming is less convenient than walking or running because it requires a…
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Tai Chi Martial Arts

Martial arts, traditional disciplines of China, Korea, and Japan, have become very popular in…
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Tennis Anyone?

You never include playing sports when you mention exercise. I am over 65 and I play tennis…

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The Best Time To Exercise?

I’ve seen a lot of conflicting information on the best time to exercise. Some say…

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