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Blog Toggle navigation Trending 4803 2 0 ACV + Honey Tea: A Game-Changing Tonic that Can Help You Catch Some Zzz’s 2318 1 1 Carrie Underwood’s Leg Workout: What It Is and Why It Works 1897 0 0 The Shorter, The Better — Why You Should Start Doing Short Distance Runs 1516 0 0 The Best Foods to Eat For a High-Cardio Training Routine Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to get our latest fitness and nutrition tips, videos, and much more! PNW Fitness Clubs Tags: coronavirus COVID-19 quarantine Lifestyle 488 0 0 Julia Guerra Coronavirus: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy (At Home) During The Quarantine There’s no question that COVID-19, aka coronavirus, has completely rocked our world (and not in a good way). With the health of the public at risk, it’s important that we do our part to stop the rapid… Tags: training tips workout routine Fitness 446 0 0 Stephen Johnson 4 Tips to Help You Build Your Quads There’s been a lot of talk lately about glutes and how to train in order to improve your backside. 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There are plenty of hidden and not so hidden gems from which… Tags: resistance bands upper body workout Fitness 182 0 0 Stephen Johnson Get Buff With No Weights: Upper Body Training Using Resistance Bands Resistance bands are a lifesaver when you can’t get to the gym for an equipment-based workout. Use them at home, on vacation, or for a calorie-burning quickie wherever you are! The great thing about r… Tags: tabata workout weight loss Fitness 811 0 0 Sara M A 15-Minute Tabata Workout to Satisfy Your Inner Bootcamp Beast When it comes to improving your health and fitness, sometimes just showing up to the gym can seem like the hardest part. Committing yourself to a regular workout program is a big deal, after all, but … Fitness 212 0 0 Harry Cline Effortless Ways Caregivers and Seniors Can Relieve Stress With Meditation and Yoga Providing care for a senior loved one isn’t always easy, and dealing with the stresses of aging is no fun for seniors either. So, what can you both do to relieve stress and have calmer, more positive … Tags: cardio diet plan workout routine Fitness 1516 0 0 Stephen Johnson The Best Foods to Eat For a High-Cardio Training Routine A high-cardio training program improves your overall health in several ways. You’ll melt away fat and burn calories for weight loss. You’ll strengthen your heart, so it pumps blood efficiently. You’ll… Tags: butt exercises glutes workout ideas Fitness 884 0 0 Sara M Best Butt Exercises to Help Tone and Shape Your Booty Having a firm derriere isn’t just a confidence builder—though we’ll certainly take that, too! Strong, powerful glutes will also help improve your athleticism and even optimize your core stability. Won… Tags: cardio indoor cycling leg workouts Fitness 165 0 0 Sara M How is Indoor Cycling Transforming My...