With more than one in six Garda recruits failing the PT test, two Irish Times journalists put themselves to the test in an approximation of the test. How fit do Garda recruits need to be? Well, more than one in six applicants fail the general aptitude test they must pass to become a member of …
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Gone are the days of spending hours huffing and puffing in the weight room. With today’s fast-paced life, efficient yet effective workouts are a necessity, which means prioritizing exercises that hit multiple muscle groups and provide full-body benefits. One way to make the most of your time at the gym? Do a few sets of …
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The phrase “Get Off My Lawn” has become associated with an aging, disconnected man who yearns for simpler times. Life has passed him by and he reluctantly goes through his daily routine with a general disdain for what society has become. As much as I try to suppress this character in me, it comes to …
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I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions (too much pressure and January 1st seems like an arbitrary day to ‘reboot’, but that’s just my opinion!). However, I am always ready for a new challenge. If it involves physical fitness and improving my overall health and well-being, count me in. I’ve learned that moving …
“I tried this 28 day workout challenge and improved my lower body strength” Read More »
“How the 28 Day WH Challenge Improved My Fitness”Andi Breitowich / Jewelyn Butron “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions or revenue on certain articles via the links below.” I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions (too much pressure and January 1st seems like an arbitrary day to ‘reboot’, but that’s just my …
“I tried this 28 day workout challenge and improved my lower body strength” Read More »
Things to leave behind in 2023: Any person, hobby, or program that wastes precious minutes you don’t have or doesn’t help you feel good and achieve your goals. (Read it again!) That’s why this year’s 28-Day Workout Challenge is made up of express-style workouts that take 20 minutes or less of effort, but still offer …
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Try the WH 2023 Lightning ChallengeProperty of Hearst Things to leave behind in 2023: Any person, hobby, or program that wastes precious minutes you don’t have or doesn’t help you feel good and achieve your goals. (Read it again!) That’s why this year’s 28-Day Workout Challenge is made up of express-style workouts that take 20 …
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Bernie Goldblatt is still struggling after surviving one of the first serious cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota. More than a year after his recovery, his breathing became increasingly tight until he needed surgery in the fall of 2021 to place a tube in his neck to relieve the pressure. The 70-year-old retired synagogue director is …
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Christmas, New Years and the winter months seem blue for many in Cleveland County, and local behavioral health specialists are encouraging people – both those with mental health issues and those who don’t. have not – to take time to heal themselves. Kelly Lashar is a licensed professional counselor and CEO of Restore Behavioral Health. …
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Many of us have a love-hate relationship with boards. We know the move effectively strengthens our core and we can see and feel the benefits of doing planks consistently. But we often hate holding boards for more than a few seconds because, well, they’re hard! Personally, I do a lot of exercise – running, indoor …
Tried the 30 day plank challenge and held a 5 minute plank for the first time in my life Read More »
