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Here’s how MaxStrength Fitness can and will help you to be better
Cathy Pickett is not one of those ladies you’ll see on the cover of a supermarket tabloid who lost 100 pounds or “half her weight,” holding her former size 20 jeans waistband out at arm’s length with an astonished look on her face. (“I did it!”) Rather, she’s the kind of woman who has loved exercising and weight training her...
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It’s not enough to become more fit, you’ve also got to be well, and Higher Heights Fitness can help
Marilee and Harold Gaar of Richfield are remarkable role models for anyone who wants to age actively without giving up doing what they love. These avid cyclists and hikers have traveled the world in search of the most scenic trails, from Europe to Hawaii and all over the United States. They credit their training at Higher Heights Fitness as a...
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Grace Home Health and Wellness offers the Rock Steady Boxing program geared toward helping people navigating Parkinson’s
Working as an occupational therapy assistant for the past 15-plus years, Jessica Nadzam has seen her share of patients struggling with the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s disease. When she heard about the Rock Steady Boxing program—geared specifically toward the condition—she researched further, then underwent training to become...
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Make the stretch count
You often see a runner spending a few minutes stretching out their big muscles before a run—the quads, hamstrings and glutes. But you hardly ever see them doing stretches to their feet, which act as shock absorbers to the whole body. I caught up with Dr. Danielle Shaper, founder of Finesse Footcare in Lyndhurst, to find out why that’s...
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“Why are you wearing long pants?”
Spring is here and the cold gloom of winter is in the past. That means more of us will be hitting the trails in Northeast Ohio’s fabulous parks, walking beaches on vacation, and strolling the midways at popular amusement parks. This is great news because walking is the single best way to take care of your legs and improve your overall...
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