ZUMBA The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World

ZUMBA  The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World

ZUMBA The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World Written by: Elizabeth Kovar M.A. Photo by: April Greer In life, mistakes are bound to happen. So what do you get when a mistake turns into a world-wide phenomenon? The answer is Zumba®! In the mid-90’s, Columbia native and fitness instructor, Beto Perez, forgot his traditional aerobic music one day and improvised class with a dance-like routine to salsa and merengue music. The participants, gleaming with smiles,…

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NW Fitness Magazine – Contents (Cover-Elisabeth Fournier)

NW Fitness Magazine – Contents (Cover-Elisabeth Fournier)
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Yoga for Outdoor Sports

Yoga for Outdoor Sports

Yoga for Outdoor Sports BY: ELIZABETH KOVAR M.A. PHOTOS: DANIEL LUPASTEAN Tis the season for marathon, triathlon and cycling events. Every year the Pacific Northwest features thousands of events that benefit charities or medical research. As warmer weather approaches, competitive and recreational athletes dedicate muchtimeandenergytraining. Spring and summer blossom weekly events to meet the fun and challenging times Running, cycling and swimming is a form of cardiovascular training which is primarily known to increase cardio…

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Demystifying the Raw Food Lifestyle

Demystifying the Raw Food Lifestyle

Demystifying the Raw Food Lifestyle by Sofie Sabeti Amidst the ever-changing sea of fad diets popularized by the mass media, in the magazines at your local grocery store, by the fellow in your neighboring cubicle, or even by the gal getting a pedicure next to you at your regular nail salon, it is easy to become overwhelmed and confused by the multitude of diet crazes that seem to be popping up daily. HCG, Atkins, South…

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Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna by. Dr. Gordon Myco

Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna by. Dr. Gordon Myco

61 3 5 Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna by. Dr. Gordon Myco D.C., C.C.W.P., C.S.C.S, Exercise Physiologist and Clinical Nutritionist Detoxification Pain relief Improved Circulation Sweating is your body’s safe and natural method of removing One of the most popular reasons, Heating your body and muscles Infrared heat works deeply by in the Infrared Sauna causes a an deadly toxins from your system. The leading most widely accepted detoxification principle is that most illnesses…

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Basic Nutrients for Optimal Performance

Basic Nutrients for Optimal Performance

NW Fitness Magazine Basic Nutrients for Optimal Performance by Dr. Rhian Young, ND   Purity Integrative Health & Wellness Center, PLLC Most people know that in order to achieve optimal physical performance in exercise they need good sleep, adequate water and ideal nutrition. I have found that most athletes agree that a good multivitamin is part of that picture but most don’t know much beyond that, nor do they know what a “good multivitamin” looks like. There…

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The B Word by Linda Farrington

The B Word by Linda Farrington

NW Fitness Magazine The “B” Word by Linda Farrington We all say it way too often the infamous “B” word. It is the first thing that slips off our lips when asked, “How’s Life?”…”Oh Busy!” It never fails to rear its ugly head, Monday through Friday and for many of us the weekend too. The “B” word evokes negativity and in turn kills our spirit. In order to live better, healthier and happier lives, I…

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