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This Again?! Black Women and Exercise
Remember the headlines a few short years ago decrying black women who avoid exercise to maintain their hairstyles? The surgeon general chimed in, attesting to her own personal experience with the...
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Relax, Relate, Release: Power Stretch Studios of Montclair
In recent weeks, the Healix Team gave you the 411 on the all the benefits of stretching in our Work it Out Wednesday feature, but just in case you missed it, we’ll briefly break it down for you again....
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Fuel Your Workout Flow: How to Eat for Exercise
The Healix team is constantly tweaking its exercise and diet routines. Jennifer has settled into physical activity better suited to pregnancy (yoga, etc.) and eating for two, while I am sampling a...
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Work It Out Wednesday: Capoeira
I recently visited a local gym to observe a capoeira class to decide whether I was equal to the challenge of a martial arts class. At first blush, capoeira is a bit intimidating, yet it is this...
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Work It Out Wednesday: Nike Training Club
Several of my friends have been waging a strong campaign to convince me to abandon my outdated Palm Pre in favor of an Iphone. Though I’ve been reluctant (my philosophy being if it ain’t inoperably...
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Work It Out Wednesdays: Pole Dancing/Fitness
Looking for a totally liberating, confidence-building workout that is both challenging and fun? Look no further than pole dancing! Dubbed “exotic fitness” , Alter Ego Pole Fitness and Wellness...
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Happy Feet Revisited: Update
Remember our post about the importance of being properly fitted for running shoes (refresh your memory here)? I’ve been noticing a lot more friends taking up running and the Black Girls Run...
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My Fitness Journey: How I Get It In~Shaughnessy S.
I’ve been overweight my whole life; it’s who I am and I’m ok with that. The part I’m not ok with is the diseases and illnesses that come along with being overweight. High blood pressure and diabetes...
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Work It Out Wednesday: Moroccan Power Stretch Class
Starting next Wednesday at 7 pm, one of the Healix team’s favorite local exercise studios is offering a bit of international flair to their menu of power stretch offerings. Power Stretch Studios of...
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The Healix Weekly Fitness Blog Circuit
When you’re sound asleep in your beds, the Healix team is burning the midnight oil reading our favorite fitness blogs , culling the true gems to raise your fitness IQ and get you moving! From how-to’s...
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