5:00 PM Apr 20, 2013
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FIT Challenge: Chapman down 39 pounds

Spring is in the air!  Sunday was beautiful.  It could have been slightly warmer, but it sure felt better than lately.   I  had already worked 12 hours Sunday, then stopped by my cousin's baby shower on the way home.    After I got home and rested a few minutes, I decided that it was just way...
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9:45 AM Apr 15, 2013
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The Three Part Breath

If you have attended any of my yoga classes, you are probably familiar with the three part breath. I often begin and end each class with it. It is a simple, yet effective pranayama practice that connects me to my body. Remember, pranayama is the art of controlling the breath so energy or prana can...
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4:50 PM Apr 8, 2013
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GO... CA/OR Coast!

One of my favorite spots on Earth is the Northern California/Southern Oregon coastline. That is where I am currently, most likely waking up this Sunday morning nestled in a Redwood grove covered in a misty rain. I took this long weekend getaway to visit old friends, see places dear to my heart and...
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2:00 PM Apr 13, 2013
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Do I need a personal trainer?

Most people know what a personal trainer is and may have considered using one or have used one. Knowing your needs will help you decide if you require the assistance of a personal trainer. First, you must determine what your knowledge of exercise is and the comfort level you have with working out...
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3:01 PM Apr 2, 2013
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How about a 'Mid' Year Resolution?

It's April. So by now the gyms are back to normal levels after most people have ditched their New Year's Resolutions and are indulging during Spring Break with Easter hams, hard-boiled eggs and candy. Peeps and peanut butter eggs can be addictive. So why is it we start our resolutions in January,...
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9:42 AM Apr 1, 2013
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Road Tips

Vacation is important. There have actually been studies done that say travel is beneficial to your health. It reduces stress and burnout, increases energy and immunity and helps foster successful relationships. Sounds like we all should be taking more vacation time, huh? Vacation to me means a road...
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9:40 AM Apr 2, 2013
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After breast cancer, high-fat dairy foods raise death risk

A high-fat diet has long been associated with cardiovascular disease, among other illnesses.
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9:30 AM Mar 22, 2013
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What equipment do I need for resistance training?

Resistance training is a great way to increase strength, muscle mass, bone density and improve performance. The equipment needed depends on your goals and means. If you want to get fit, you can use body weight to meet most of your goals while using various areas in your house. An example would be...
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12:00 PM Mar 20, 2013
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Try a different kind of 'sweeping' with your Spring Cleaning

Spring is around the corner! The first official day of spring is Wednesday, March 20- the vernal equinox. The word equinox comes from Latin roots and translates to equal (aequus) and night (nox) referring to equal parts of day and night. The tilt of the earth relative to the sun is zero on this day...
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1:30 PM Mar 10, 2013
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Yoga Basics

What is yoga? There are Bikram sequences, pranayama, vinyasa flows, meditation, deep yin holds, Hatha basics- the list can go on and on. This is what draws me to yoga- the variety in practice it can offer. Although this diversity of options can be overwhelming when embarking on a new path, the...
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