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Fitness Friend Sneeze Page Archive Index For those that aren't familiar with the term "sneeze page", it is a simple reference to an archive index (or hub) for older pages or posts within a website or blog. I wanted to create a hub in which everyone can easier find all my posts conveniently and easily. They are grouped by category, and are constantly being updated. Take a few minutes and check it

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Tackling Taste Buds Brain vs. Tounge vs. You Have you ever wondered why it is you like certain foods? What is it exactly that makes you crave a juicy hamburger, a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie, or those savory salty chips. Well, it all has to do with your taste buds, and how they enteract with your brain. The Tounge:The tounge has hundreds, if not thousands, of tiny little bumps on it called

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Enhancing your Workout Music as a Exercise Enhancement? Since the revolution of the walkman, discman, and mp3 player, music and the gym go hand in hand. Whether you like to rock out to "The Boss" as you jog at a steady pace, or crank up the Metallica to amp yourself up, music is a great way to get you motivated. Even before the times of portable music devices; Gyms have been playing upbeat tunes

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The Gym Bag The Must Have's to Bring to the Gym! Ok, so you've commited yourself to going to the gym, and are all excited to get started, but what do you bring? What is the proper gym ettiquete for gym accessories? Do you bring a towel, or does your gym provide towels for you? Is there music playing when you go, or should you bring an mp3 player? Does your gym even allow you to bring in certain

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The Importance of Stretching What Gym class didn't teach you.. In today’s fast paced world, everyone is so focused on seeing results now, that they overlook perhaps the most important exercise; stretching! You can’t run without learning how to walk, and you will never reach your fitness goals without taking the proper time to stretch. Your muscles need the right flexibility in order to perform

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Staying Informed Know the Terminology! Let’s face it; knowing all you need to know when it comes to staying in shape can be down right confusing. Otherwise you wouldn’t be here reading this right now! There is a lot of information to absorb and understand before you can even think about getting that dream body, so take a few minutes and prepare you with some ground level basics. There is no

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Joining a Gym Negotiating the right Contract Don’t Sign Your Life Away Just Yet! Once you’ve done your homework, and have decided that this is the gym for you, next up is the contract. I know I know, a headache, and it seems easier to just sign it and get started, but choosing not to review it can cause undue stress later on. You wouldn’t sign a check unless you knew what you were paying, or buy

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Do I really need a personal trainer? What to consider: No matter what gym you go to, chances are you have seen at least one personal trainer. Their purpose is simple: To provide an individual with a strong foundation, confidence, and ability to achieve their fitness goals. While some trainers may be useful, a common misconception is that they are experts in health and fitness. Despite the fact

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