Archive for the Fitness2go Tag

Washing Hands with Soap and Water

Have you ever found yourself giving someone an evil stare as they walk out of the bathroom without washing their hands? How about someone who just rinses their hands with water but no soap? Of course you’re going to give them an evil stare! Washing your hands with just water is about as effective as not washing your hands at
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Ebola Scare: Anti-Drugs

As nerves settle and fears are put to the side, we all breathe a sigh of relief from the recent Ebola scare. Even though it’s not completely over, having a little more faith that the person next to us who just sneezed may only be getting a cold and nothing more. The scariest thing about the whole Ebola situation wasn’t
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How Old Are You Really?

We all know that we are becoming older each and every day. Year by year the aches, pains, and wrinkles become more prevalent as we age. There is very little we can do to stop the aging process right now. You walk around each day and you probably see people at the same chronological age, yet if you were to
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Hot Water

How many times have you entered the gym and felt like…mmm I’m forgetting something. How many times have you walked into work and felt like…mmm there’s something missing. In both situations you realize that you had left your water bottle in the back seat of your car. Also, in both situations you decided not to head back to grab the
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Exercise Your Eyes

Most people know that exercise keeps our energy levels high, our heart healthy, and does wonders for our waistlines. These are just a few of the benefits that come from working out. However, some of these benefits cannot be seen. You need to have a keen eye to spot some of these hidden benefits. Hopefully you were able to see
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Bad For You?

Over the past years, you may have heard a lot of talk about high fructose corn syrup. It’s not uncommon for someone to check the ingredients of a food or drink to make sure high fructose corn syrup isn’t listed. So, should you be concerned about high fructose corn syrup, or are you just being plain paranoid? Yes, high fructose
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Ice Bucket Challenge

We have all seen it. You can’t flip a channel or scan the internet without seeing someone new doing the challenge. The ice bucket challenge has swept the nation by storm taking over every community and neighborhood. So what’s this whole idea about dumping ice cold water (not always cold for some of those cheaters out there) on top of
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Driving Force

What single exercise will give you a false belief that you could kick the next person’s butt that comes across your path? It’s a well-known exercise, yet all the muscles that are working during the exercise are not as known. Some of the top athletes in the world use this exercise as a means to work power, endurance, and coordination
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Yawning: Good for the Mind and Body?

Have you ever been in class or a meeting and let out a big yawn? If so, has someone looked at you funny or called you out for being rude? This is fairly common because most people look at yawning as an expression for being bored. Did you know that yawning is actually very healthy for your brain? Yawning has
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The Ultimate Post-Workout Food

After working in the fitness industry for an extended period of time, this is one of the main questions I am constantly asked: “What is the best thing to eat after a workout?” My answer surprises many people, but I still think it’s one of the absolute best choice foods to consume after a workout. This magical food is none
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