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5K Race No One Wanted to Run

July 25, 2011

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We ran a 5K race this weekend and my wife Jenda told the story much better than I could.  Enjoy! –Matthew   ***********************************   Several weeks ago, my family decided we would run a 5K together.  We invited some family friends to run with us, and they excitedly accepted the invitation.  As time drew nearer, [...]

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How to Look and Feel Years Younger

July 14, 2011

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How to Look and Feel Years Younger

Anti-Aging secrets have been around for ages.  There have been stories and tales of a Fountain of Youth for thousands of years.  The most famous story is from the 16th century of Juan Ponce de Leon.  It has been to goal of countless generations to turn back the clock and reset the aging process.  The [...]

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Summer-Time Activities for Kids and YOU!

June 27, 2011

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Summer-Time Activities for Kids and YOU!

There is an epidemic in this country that I am sure you are aware off and that is the trend of obesity with our kids.  Yes the adult population has also grown in girth but the scary statistic is what is happening to our kids.  Think back to when you were a kid.  I am [...]

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Insanity:Asylum Full Review with Results

June 2, 2011

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Insanity:Asylum Full Review with Results

  Insanity:Asylum is the latest workout to come out from Beachbody and is the add on to the popular Insanity.  Asylum is only a 30 day workout series and is focused on Sports Performance.  I can honestly say that this is one of the best programs to use if you are training for most any [...]

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Running a 5K when it’s Hot as Hades

May 30, 2011

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Running a 5K when it’s Hot as Hades

Memorial Day weekend is always a fun time for me and my family.  It is when we gather around the pool and grill up some food and just relax and hang out.  This year I decided to run in "The Cotton Row Run 5K."  I am not a runner but I do like a 5k [...]

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Failure is not the End but the Beginning of Greatness!

May 23, 2011

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Failure is not the End but the Beginning of Greatness!

I was a senior in High School in 1994 with dreams of becoming a doctor with my own family practice.  I started to talk to local doctors to find out what I needed to study and how long I could look forward to being in school.  I was quickly discouraged by each doctor that told [...]

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Insanity:Asylum Game Day Review

April 25, 2011

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Insanity:Asylum Game Day Review

Asylum Game day is the ultimate workout in the entire Asylum series. I do not think it it the hardest (I'll get to that in a moment) but it is the workout you have been practicing for with the Speed & Agility, Strength and Back to Core. In every sport that a person plays there [...]

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Insanity: Asylum Vertical Plyo review

April 18, 2011

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Insanity: Asylum Vertical Plyo review

I have mentioned this is past videos and articles but I am not fond of working my legs just because it is a weak area.  So when I saw the title Vertical Plyo that but a small bit of fear into me.  Vertical Plyo is kind of saying the same thing since you have to [...]

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Insanity:Asylum Back to Core Review

April 15, 2011

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Insanity:Asylum Back to Core Review

The last workouts "Speed & Agility" and "Strength" were much faster paced and had full body dynamic moves and Back to Core does not have the crazy Mountain climber switch kicks or other Plyo moves. This Asylum workout was not what I expected even after I previewed the DVD.  In every workout video there is [...]

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Insanity:Asylum Strength Review

April 14, 2011

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Insanity:Asylum Strength Review

Everyday is new and packed with new moves that really put the burn in my muscles.  Strength has been said to be one of, if not the Hardest workout of Asylum.  While I am typing this my arms and back are still shaking from the beat down I just placed on them.  I have my [...]

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