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PJ_Deneen profile image76

Good Body Mechanics for Energy Workers

Just because energy work isn't as physically demanding as other healing modalities such as massage doesn't mean the healers don't need to take care of themselves. Learn the importance of body mechanics and techniques here.

1 comment    body mechanics preventing back pain
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Picking the right running shoes

First thing first, you need to learn about your feet There are two ways you can learn about your feet. The first is to take the "wet test" to determine what kind of foot you have, such as high-arched as...

4 comments    health fitness running
JawnFC profile image72

Stress Fracture Tibia - The Pain! Save Yourself!

Okay, one day I was running. It was your typical morning exercise: 5 miles of heart pumping goodness. I notice that I was starting to have this pains in my shin area. I thought, this cannot be good. I...

health how to exercise
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How should you warm up and cool down for a long distance run?

 Warming up and cooling down before and after a long distance run is an essential part of injury prevention and can also help increase stamina.  There are many different methods and workouts pre and post...

0 comments    sports running injury
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Outdoor Safety for Kids in Your Backyard

Kids love playing outdoors and the backyard is a haven to them. But your backyard can have some hidden traps that can cause accidents while they play outside. There are a lot of things that you can do in...

0 comments    outdoor toys sidewalks
Motion Detectors63

SAFETY in your home

2 and 1/2 million kids are injured or killed by dangerous hazards in their own house each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented... simply by using the safety devices we have...

0 comments    home safety motion detectors
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Running Injuries: Never get one again!

The most important aspect of avoiding injury is rest and balance. If you properly build intensity and volume, balance your program with drills, plyometrics, strength-training, and various paced workouts, and...

1 comment    running injury injuries
cat3na profile image60

Tips for training different muscle groups

For those of us who workout and exercise on a regular basis, it is important to train specific muscles and muscle groups effectively. Did you know that there are approximately 660 different muscles in the...

0 comments    fitness training trained
MarkHess45 profile image57

Remember To Stretch After Exercising

I'm sure by now everyone knows that the best time to stretch is after you exercise. But few people actually do. Adding a simple targeted stretching routine to the end of your workout will: - Increase...

1 comment    health how to fitness
Phil Hueston profile image53

Is a Youth Sports Fitness Trainer Right for Your Child?

Is a youth sports fitness trainer right for your child? You'd love your child to be more active, or to do more than simply play a sport and then hit the couch for tv and video games. Or maybe you're sure a sports fitness trainer could help your child be a better athlete. The truth is...

0 comments    health children sports
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