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1 day ago | 
fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge
Did you know that you can make an easy change to your diet that can improve your gut health? You simply have to eat a wider variety of fruits and vegetables. “Research suggests a diet rich in plants can support growth of healthy gut bacteria,” says dietitianRoxana Ehsani.
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4 days ago | 
fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge
Future-proofing your body might not be a priority if you’re under 30, but it is one of the best reasons to work out. Keeping your body fit and strong now will ensure you can still move easily when you’re retired.
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4 days ago | 
fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge
Modern life isn’t kind to our posture: hours spent sitting, hunched over a laptop or scrolling the cell phone, behind the wheel of a car or slouched in front of a TV can leave us feeling tight and stiff—especially in the hips and spine. While a sedentary lifestyle might be unavoidable for some—with bills to pay and mouths to feed—just a few stretches can make a big difference.
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5 days ago | 
fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge
If you hate crunches but still want to build a stronger core, try this standing abs workout from Joe Ghafari, a personal trainer at Eden. You'll still strengthen your mid-body muscles, but you won't have to get on the floor to do it. “Whether you’re dealing with lower-back issues, prefer upright training or want to mix things up, this routine hits your core hard without the usual crunches or planks,” says Ghafari.
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1 week ago | 
fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge
Chugging a protein shake is convenient for getting some post-workout nutrients, but not everyone likes their taste. So, I’ve been looking for quick and easy meals that can be assembled in 10 minutes or less after a gym session or made ahead and reheated. This fiesta chicken recipe from Megan Miller, a registered dietitian for LifeMD, stood out to me because of the great blend of flavors and textures—the whopping 40g of protein didn’t hurt either.
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1 week ago | 
fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge
April showers? No problem. These are the most waterproof shoes I've ever tested for my best walking shoe guide, and they remain unbeaten in this category more than a year later. They're a great solution for off-road walking, with a lightweight, rugged, waterproof design. They come in a range of colors and offer good ankle support despite being a low-rise shoe. However, because they've been available to buy for a while now, stocks are running low, so now may be the last time you can get your own pair.
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1 week ago | 
fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge
If you struggle to reach your daily movement goal or you’re too busy for regular walks, the trending 666 walking challenge could help you hit your target. It involves doing a six-minute warm-up, walking for 60 minutes, then doing a six-minute cool-down. You do this at 6am or 6pm, depending on your schedule—and according to walking coach Joyce Shulman, it's a great way to experience the many benefits of walking.
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2 weeks ago | 
fitandwell.com | Lou Mudge
If you’re under 60, you should aim to walk between 8,000 and 10,000 steps a day to feel some of the major benefits of walking, such as improved joint health, better mental health and an increased metabolism. That's according to a CDC-funded meta-analysis from 2022 that used data from 15 studies and more than 47,000 adults. The science is persuasive, but unfortunately, sometimes life has other plans.
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2 weeks ago | 
msn.com | Lou Mudge
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2 weeks ago | 
msn.com | Lou Mudge
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
