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HICKORY, NC:
Fitness Centers
9Round, Fitness Centers. 2923 North Center Street, Suite B Hickory, NC 28601. 828.855.0955
Top 10 most toxic zip codes for homeowners
The third annual Environmental Hazards Housing Risk Index from ATTOM Data Solutions, a fused property database, finds about 25% of single-family homes and condos in areas analyzed are located in high-risk zip codes. Read more at HOUSINGWIRE
Why I Joined the Junior League of Columbia
Each month, we will feature a post by Christy Snow, a member of this year's Provisional class. This will allow our community to get a glimps...
Why we will no longer be a welcoming church
We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …
Why I’m Leaving the Southern Baptist Convention
Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press
By LAWRENCE WARE
July 17, 2017
OKLAHOMA CITY — The first time I was called a nigger to my face was by a fellow camper at a Southern Baptist Convention retreat near Oklahoma City. I was 13, and it was 1995. Devastated, I complained to a counselor who suggested I pray for the ability to turn the other cheek. Since then, I have done just that and more: I’ve been an ordained minister in the convention for…
Lucy Chelton back on “Chopped Junior”
Lucy Chelton, the talented 10-year-old from the Sellersville area appeared on “Chopped Junior” and won the reality television show’s cook-off against other young chefs. She returns for another competition with other former “Chopped Junior” champions.
Evaluating & Measuring Fitness
Oxygen uptake is VO2. It’s the oxygen consumption or uptake per kilogram of body weight. It's the most relevant measure of the cardiorespiratory syste
Exercise & Fitness: 20 Hottest Fitness Trends
Bored with the same old workout routine? WebMD shows you some of the hottest new fitness programs designed to rev up and revitalize your workout.
The 100 Best Fitness Tips
Build a powerful body and get in the greatest shape of your life
The 100 Best Fitness Tips
Build a powerful body and get in the greatest shape of your life
How accurate is your fitness tracker?
Research suggests wearable devices that track steps, calories burned and heart rate may not be as precise as marketed.
What to look for in a fitness trainer
Primarily, it is very important that every fitness trainer has a college education with a background in exercise physiology, nutrition or the knowledge of a healthy human body (i.e.: physical education degree)
What Constitutes Physical Fitness?
How many times have you admonished yourself for being “out of shape?” Whether or not we chose to exercise, athletes and exercise enthusiasts alike know that physical activity is crucial for the maintenance of current and long term health. Healthcare professionals, personal trainers, instructors, governmental heath agencies, the media, and others repeatedly emphasize the importance of 30 minutes of daily exercise. The terms exercise and physical…
How to Indulge AND Maintain Your Fitness Level
Holiday set-backs can be avoided. Follow these reliable tips to enjoy your pie, avoid the guilt, and maintain your weight!
Vacation fitness tips, Answer is Fitness, North Attleboro, MA
Summer vacations are fun and relaxing. However, they can be challenging on your diet and fitness goals
Unfortunately, high-calorie meals and snacks are almost unavoidable on vacation.
Don’t eat out every meal. Just because you are traveling does not mean you need to eat out for every meal. Stopping by a local market or food store when you reach your destination can end up saving you money and calories on vacation.
Grabbing some healthy snacks and meals is also a great way…
Five ways to boost your fitness for horse riding
Five ways to become a fitter, better balanced and more effective horse rider, with advice from performance coach, Jon Pitts.
Why Physical Fitness is Important by Fitness 4 Home Superstore
Physcial & mental fitness are important to enjoy a healthy life. It's best to start with getting fit physically. Here's why physical fitness is important.
Fitness tip: Get physical at home
Health tips from Mayo Clinic, featuring simple strategies for a healthy lifestyle.
Fitness Trends: What's Hot?
Because you need more motivation to get up and move something!
Fitness Tech: What Is Gyrotonic? How It Works And Why You Should Do It
Although by no means a new system, the Gyrotonic is becoming the new pilates. Here's everything you need to know
