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Dec
December 9, 2024
7 Ways to Kickstart a Healthy New Year
Happy New Year! If you’re looking for some simple ways to be a little healthier this new year, look no further!
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Dec
December 3, 2024
Cold Outside? Cool Ways to Stay Active All Winter!
Table of Contents As the temperatures drop, our life goes into winter mode: the AC turns off, the heater kicks in, and cozy sweaters and gloves replace shorts and flip flops. Since it can be much harder to find the motivation to hit the gym early in the morning when it’s dark AND cold outside, […]
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Oct
October 1, 2024
Countdown to LGM: Stay Hydrated
A countdown to the annual Let’s Get Moving (LGM) Midwest City 5k has begun! Join us on Sunday, October 20th for free family fun for all ages. Bring your friends, too – the more, the merrier! The health expo begins at 1:30pm, and our walk/race will begin at 3 from Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. […]
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Oct
October 1, 2024
Pre-race Hydration: How to prepare for LGM
It’s that time of the year! The annual Midwest City Let’s Get Moving (LGM) 5K is on October 20th , which is a FREE family fun run open to the public. Most 5K events have sign up fees between $20-$35 dollars, which makes it expensive for families to participate together. To answer this challenge, we […]
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Aug
August 29, 2024
Drink Water, Get Moving: Hydration and Physical Activity
In this article: Every athlete has a moment where they learn the importance of hydration. Or, should I say the negative effects of dehydration. One day in high school, I forgot to bring my refillable water bottle, and I didn’t drink water all day. During after-school track practice, I couldn’t figure out why it took […]
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May
May 31, 2024
Understanding Nutrition Labels
For some people, grocery shopping is an enjoyable experience where they can spend hours browsing through aisles and finding the perfect ingredient for their latest culinary creation. However, for others, deciding between two almost identical products is not fun, especially when they have a long list of other things to do. You know what would […]
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May
May 31, 2024
Salt 101
We have all taken a bite of food, made a face, and declared “it needs more salt!”. Although salt helps flavor our favorite dishes, moderation is key. So, what happens when we eat too much salt? We’ve been warned about the dangers of too much salt, but we rarely hear the reasons why. Keep reading […]
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May
May 24, 2024
Trails In Lawton
Walking and hiking are the perfect way for you and your family to be active while also enjoying the outdoors. Along with the physical benefits that hiking can offer, the activity has also proven to help with stress relief and improving sleeping habits. If you are in the Lawton area, there are a number of […]