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Life and Living on a Shoestring
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Calf Raises
Week 2: Building Routine Day 11-13: Strength & Balance – Introduce light bodyweight exercises such as wall push-ups, chair squats, and calf raises. Combine this with 10 minutes of balance exercises like standing on one leg. Calf Raises for … [continue reading]
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31-Day Fall Fitness Challenge for Beginners Day 11-13
Week 2: Building Routine Day 11-13: Strength & Balance – Introduce light bodyweight exercises such as wall push-ups, chair squats, and calf raises. Combine this with 10 minutes of balance exercises like standing on one leg. Wall Push-Ups Wall … [continue reading]
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Seated Core Workouts Gentle Movements for Strength and Flexibility
Walk – Walk for 15 minutes or as much as you are comfortable doing. Here are some seated exercises that can help engage the core. Choose 5-6 exercises, as many as you are comfortable with. Cat-Cow Stretch – Sit at … [continue reading]
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Veggie Cheap
We’ve been trying to eat healthier. It’s been quite a challenge, especially since our fridge broke. Fresh fruits and vegetables are out of reach for now, so we’re limited to shelf-stable foods. We were gifted a cube fridge—like a dorm … [continue reading]
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Understanding Foot Pain and Finding the Right Fit
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a prevalent condition that leads to pain in the heel and the underside of the foot. This occurs when the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue that stretches from the heel bone to the … [continue reading]
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31-Day Fall Fitness Challenge for Beginners Day 8-10
31-Day Fall Fitness Challenge for Beginners Week 2: Building Routine Day 8-10: Walking & Core –Increase your walk to 15 minutes. Add 5 minutes of gentle core exercises, like seated abdominal contractions or standing side bends. Begin with gentle stretching. … [continue reading]
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31-Day Fall Fitness Challenge for Beginners Day 7
Week 1: Gentle Movement Day 7: Rest Day Take a moment to reflect on your week. Journal about your feelings, the progress you made, and the ways you were kind to yourself. Treat yourself to a leisurely walk or a … [continue reading]
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Seated Leg Lifts With A Twist
Continuing on our Seated Leg Lifts session yesterday, today we’ll explore some variations. Begin with yesterday’s warm-up, then move on to today’s exercises. Remember to keep hydrated. Exercises Heel Slides Sit up straight in your chair. Slide one heel … [continue reading]
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Gut Health and Our Overall Wellness
Lately, people have been talking a lot about gut health. But what does it really mean, and why is it important? Let’s break it down. What is Gut Health? Gut health refers to the tiny living organisms in our digestive … [continue reading]
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Mediterranean Veggie Wrap at Better Health Market
Grilled zucchini, portobello, onion with sun dried tomatoes, spinach, feta, balsamic dressing on grilled spinach wrap. At Better Health Market.
