BE GREEN & SAVE GREEN AT THE FARMERS MARKET WHY SHOPPING LOCALLY WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

BE GREEN & SAVE GREEN AT THE FARMERS MARKET WHY SHOPPING LOCALLY WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

NW Fitness Magazine – The Authority on Health & Fitness in the NW BE GREEN & SAVE GREEN AT THE FARMERS MARKET WHY SHOPPING LOCALLY WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Written By: Sofia Sabeti 1. Promotes Sustainability & Supports Environment sustainability. Chances are you’ve heard this term thrown around in the media and public arena in recent years, as more awareness is being brought to the effect(s) that our current way of living might wreck the environment. Sustainability is not, however, just another trend that Hollywood and the…

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Common Excuses for Not Getting in Shape

Common Excuses for Not Getting in Shape

NW FITNESS MAGAZINE Common Excuses for Not Getting in Shape By: Tiare Vincent When was the last time you told yourself you would go to the gym, and then that turned into “I’ll go to the gym tomorrow” then eventually you forgot your gym existed? Much too often people see the gym as something to fear or dread, whether they are too tired from so many hours working or in school, or the kids schedules…

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ELEVATION TRAINING Elevation Mask Training By Ali Crosbie

ELEVATION TRAINING Elevation Mask Training By Ali Crosbie

ELEVATION TRAINING – Elevation Mask Training By Ali Crosbie NW FITNESS MAGAZINE Training and living in environments over 8000 ft above sea level can increase ones red blood cell production. In turn increasing endurance at normal altitudes. Elite and professional athletes alike have known this training trick for years. Unfortunately reaping these benefits means uprooting and moving away for months on end. A feat most of us cannot do. However, advancements in technology has brought the same benefits of High Altitude Training down to sea level. It’s…

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KANNAWAY Cannabis-Infused Energy Chews and Skin Salve Ointment

KANNAWAY Cannabis-Infused Energy Chews and Skin Salve Ointment

NW FITNESS MAGAZINE KANNAWAY Cannabis-Infused Energy Chews and Skin Salve Ointment? Why MMA Star Brandon Vera and Other Athletes Are Saying Yes. Amy Lenoir CBDStrong.com Fitness and Cannabis – two words that haven’t normally been associated with one another in the past.   But that’s exactly what some athletes have been utilizing in their journey to find the perfect compliment to their daily workout routine.   In the past few years, more and more research…

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Standup Paddle Board Yoga – by Elizabeth Kovar M.A.

Standup Paddle Board Yoga – by Elizabeth Kovar M.A.

Standup Paddle Board Yoga – The New Mind-Body Exercise by Elizabeth Kovar M.A. Every year in fitness, there are new inventions or class ideas to bring a fresh perspective to one’s workout. In the last several years, Standup Paddle Board Yoga is one of those “fresh inventions” to where the board is your mat, and nature is your focal point. Plus, the combination of paddling to and from the practice location produces a full-body workout…

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Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman

Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman

NW FITNESS MAGAZINE Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman As a personal trainer I’ve used and heard of many different training systems and techniques, one system that has always delivered results in terms of performance, challenge and satisfaction for the athlete is Plyometric training. Plyometrics, or Plyos, has been sweeping through the fitness industry for years now. This training style has been making a buzz again because of its fun, explosive, and result driven nature. The athletic and explosive training is a great way to burn calories, sculpt muscle, and most importantly increase performance. Plyometric workouts can include anything…

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Hike of the Month – Tuck and Robin

Hike of the Month – Tuck and Robin

Hike of the Month – Tuck and Robin By: Daniel Lupastean Activity Type: Hiking Nearby City: Roslyn Length: 15.6 total miles Elevation Gain: 3,700 feet Skill Level: Strenuous Duration: Day-hike or backpack overnight Season: Best midsummer through fall Trailhead Elevation: 3,300 feet Top Elevation: 6,330 feet Happy trails, Dan Hiking time to Tuck 2hrs 51mins At last, my first overnight hike of the first part of this hike is fairly easy with no real summer. With…

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TRAVIS DOERGE Professional MMA Fighter

TRAVIS DOERGE Professional MMA Fighter

TRAVIS DOERGE Professional MMA Fighter – Promotor of The Redemption MMA & Kickboxing Cage Fighting Championship Born in Olympia, Washington Travis Doerge began playing sports at the age of 5. His affinity for contact sports began when he was in the 7th grade. From that point forward you could most often find Travis playing Football, Basketball, or Baseball and excelling at them. He was deemed MVP each season for each sport. After high school, Travis…

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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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