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KANNAWAY Cannabis-Infused Energy Chews and Skin Salve Ointment

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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.

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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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ZUMBA The Global Brand Heard ‘Round The World

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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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Elisabeth Fournier

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Elisabeth Fournier

Elisabeth Fournier – Tennis Player Photography By: April Greer Getting her first tennis racquet at the age of five, Elisabeth dreamed of one day becoming a professional tennis player. Starting lessons at the age eight, Fournier trained with various coaches, but significantly remembers, and is grateful for her first coach, John Tokos. He had trained her to hit a one-handed backhand. Years later, the dream of turning pro never died. Fournier recognized the benefit of earning a college scholarship as the perfect…

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Yoga for Outdoor Sports

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

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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

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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

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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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