Health and Fitness
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Belly dancing: Beneath the bangles and beads lies a terrific workoutMar 21, 2016 11:00 pm - Mari Peckham, 51, starts her Monday mornings to the sound of jingling coin belts, international music and laughter among friends. "I know we're all sweating," Peckham t...
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Constable: Antioch mom spurs Down syndrome networkMar 21, 2016 1:00 am - After a tense pregnancy that included a stress test, a miscarriage scare and fears about a potential heart ailment, Jenny and Nicolino Di Benedetto of Antioch were ready...
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Fittest Loser contestants bond at boot campMar 20, 2016 7:00 am - BOOT CAMP. The very mention of this challenge invokes images of crusty drill sergeants breaking in new recruits. Fitness instructors rely upon this military-style of t...
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Fittest Loser boot camp offers columnist diverse experiencesMar 20, 2016 6:55 am - While I never experienced military boot camp firsthand, whenever the subject comes up my thoughts turn to my late son John's time up at Great Lakes Naval base. His let...
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Couch to 5K Week 5 tip: Pacing and breathingMar 20, 2016 6:33 am - This week's workout: Walk 3 min/Run 7 min for 30 minutes By Nick Hurley Dick Pond As you begin to run more and walk less, you may have more questions about how fast you ...
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At Work teams sweat it out at indoor 5KMar 20, 2016 5:56 am - More than 160 Fittest Loser At Work challengers ran with the opportunity to show off their team spirit and get in shape at the 2nd Annual Fittest Loser "At Work" indoor ...
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Fittest Loser At Work Challenge: De-stressMar 20, 2016 5:22 am - Getting in shape at work can involve more than eating healthy and exercising. Reducing your stress and taking a break from today's nonstop deluge of digital contact is a...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: How to set goalsMar 20, 2016 5:11 am - If you're serious about running, here are a few key tips: Buy the right shoes. It's not worth skimping on cheap shoes if you end up with foot pain and possibly doctor vi...
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For partners, a postpartum problem
Mar 19, 2016 7:24 am - Like any expecting couple, Brett Pipitone and his wife, Laura, knew that having a child would upend their daily routine. But no research or planning prepared them for th...
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Your health: Binge-watching tough on your eyesMar 19, 2016 7:22 am - Binge-watching tough on your eyes Have you ever spent an entire day watching "House of Cards" or "Orange is the New Black"? Such binge watching can take a toll on ...