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Feeling connected and balanced: Diet, dance and yoga
Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, usually less than 70 mg/dl, and is most common in those with diabetes. Hypoglycemia isn’t a disease...
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A Must Try In May: Jerry Remy’s Athletes Menu
To keep it real: I am a fitness and public health professional, but I have a really good appetite and typically eat what I want when I want it. I’ve been spoiled by food all my life since my entire...
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Chasin’ the beat at The Handle Bar
It’s no secret, Eliza and I love The Handle Bar. Back in July (almost a year ago) we took a class together at the South Boston location after its June 2013 grand opening and Eliza took the lead and...
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Kick It Into A New Gear
People tend to feel such guilt when it comes to food and I always wonder why? It could be the “fittest” person in the world to the “fattest”, and no matter what end of that spectrum you feel you are...
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Video: 10-minute arm burner (Part II)
We do a lot of “arms only” routines in Zumba. Here’s a compilation of three! This workout takes 10 minutes and, I promise you, your arms and shoulders will be on FIRE from the start. Keep elbows at...
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Video: Hey Mama, Zumba Choreography
This is a crowd favorite in class — well, right after everyone gets the tricky clapping down. Bend your knees and sit back into your heels as you get low and clap. Stay low and keep your abdominal...
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My favorite exercises: 25 exercises moves, 12-minute workout
Traditional tabata repeats the same exercise 8x in a row for 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off. For example: Jumping jacks for 20 seconds at maximum intensity, rest for 10 seconds, and then repeat that 7...
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Free Zumba classes coming: Advice for your first Zumba class
Spring is finally here and summer is right around the corner. Once summer hits, free #POFitness classes in Norman B. Leventhal Park in downtown Boston commence! I’m so excited to be back for my 3rd...
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Yoga Sessions with Emily of Stay Healthy, Stay Happy
Originally posted on Mary Polleys:When Emily and I were trying to decide where to do our session we debated: tulips & the Boston Public Garden or oceanside with some woods at World’s End in...
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Five yoga poses to reverse tech-induced neck pain | Boston Magazine
Considering how many times a day we reach for our smartphones, a hand without a phone can feel empty. But all that time spent looking down at a screen can create a curvature in the neck and upper back...
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#KickItCrew: Lecca Roberts
Check out this babe Kickin’ It on Baldwin Beach in Maui. Amazing. We love you, Lecca! Thanks for reminding us that everything we need is within us now — oh, and how awesome “Bootylicious” is. 1. NAME...
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#KickItCrew: Kristen Dunn & Todd Monson
You know what they say about couples who sweat together. Learn how Kristen and Todd stumbled into Kick It by Eliza and why their morning workout routine is so important to them. 1. NAME PLEASE! Kristen...
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Video: Yoga for Low Back Pain/Soreness
Every month you get a new yoga sequence from me on Boston Magazine. This month we are focusing on that pesty low back pain that creeps up on you throughout the day. If you sit or stand all day, gravity...
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Product Review: Beets BLU HR Monitor
Paying attention to your heart rate (HR) during exercise is a great way to get the most bang for your buck. Your max HR is essentially 220 minus your age. This varies based on physical fitness level...
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#KickItCrew: Jessie Casper
It’s stories like this that make us so proud of the #KickItCrew. Jessie has overcome some major challenges… and Kick It has been part of the journey. Thanks for getting personal with us, girl. We are...
View ArticleTips for your fit vacation + Sayonara!
Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda, Bahama, Key Largo, Montego… Kyoto. Once you have your vacation booked, you’ll either do one of two things: 1. Swear off exercise for the week, or 2. Start to worry about how to...
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