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Should We Add it to the Longevity List?
Everyone wants to know: what’s the secret to living a long, healthy life? Otherwise known as longevity. I have previously discussed the “Power 9” (9 common factors across areas with longer life expectancies)**. And now I am wondering, should there be a #10 on this list? In this week’s post I am talking about the…
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The Key to Fat Burn and Loss
It’s talked about a lot. (And the answer is not in the image so keep reading.) You hear of extreme diets. And supplements. Or significant calorie deficits. Maybe you have been taught fasted cardio and more of it burns the most fat. Perhaps decreasing carbs and/or fat in everyday diet does the job. But what…
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How to Properly Care for Your Muscles
Hi team! I am back and I missed you. Today I will piggyback off my last post https://lrxwellness.com/why-you-should-start-strength-training/. After reading, we all know the importance of strength training. Now, let’s talk how we can best care for our muscles to ensure optimal functioning, reduce risk of injury, and make our active lifestyle sustainable. 1. Stretch…
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Why You Should Start Strength Training
Did you know that “strength training is associated with a 10% to 17% lower risk of premature death from all causes2“? But only ~30% of Americans perform the recommended amount of strength training? In fact, about 60% of Americans admit to no strength training at all.1 The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends incorporating “at…
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10 Tips to Start and Stay Active
Living an active lifestyle leads to a longer, healthier life! But I get it. Sometimes it feels impossible to muster up energy and get in those 20-30 minutes of exercise each day. Today, I am here to tell you “it doesn’t have to be hard!”. Below you will find 10 tips on how to start…
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How to Exercise Effectively
Daily exercise significantly impacts overall health, optimizing function of vital organs, improving mental health, reducing risk of disease, and more. Therefore, regular exercise may lead to a longer and healthier life. But there aren’t unlimited hours in a day. Many of us have full time jobs, which often involve long hours of sitting. It can…