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Charleston Distance Run-America’s 15-miler

“America’s only 15-mile race is a scenic but challenging course, starting at our majestic State Capitol, taking you through downtown, rolling through our beautiful hillside neighborhoods, and along Charleston’s riverfront”   History Known as America’s 15-miler, the Charleston Distance Run has become a Labor Day tradition in Charleston, WV.  It began in 1973 after local [...]

August 1, 2011 · fitness blog · No Comments
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The miracle of fish oil

Since I was stricken last week with carbon monoxide poisoning,  I have been concerned about any damage to my brain.  As a result,  I have increased my intake of fish oil.  I normally take 2 or 3 pills but now I am taking 12 – 16 pills. I know this sounds like a lot but [...]

January 3, 2010 · fitness blog · 56 Comments
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Poor lifestyle habits and disease

 Poor lifestyle habits are responsible for the vast majority of the health problems most Americans are facing.  High blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and obesity are all around us and yet these illnesses are preventable and, if you have them, controllable.  The healthiest way to control them is by changing your eating and [...]

December 13, 2009 · fitness blog · 35 Comments
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New Year’s resolutions

It’s almost time for making New Year’s resolutions.  It your goal is to lose weight and get healthier, this year resolve to make a change that will get you the results you want.  Beachbody has all the tools, programs, and motivations to keep you going in the right direction. Exercise and healthy diet are not [...]

December 12, 2009 · fitness blog · 36 Comments
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A pound of cure

If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, doesn’t it make sense to prevent obesity related diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease before they start rather than try to “cure” them after they start? Visit   http://fitnesssquadron.com    to find out how to prevent obesity related diseases and live a longer, healthier life.  [...]

October 23, 2009 · fitness blog · 10 Comments
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