Category: Get Moving
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Strength Training: Am I Lifting or Simply Juggling?
In early January, after surviving the trials and turmoils of 2020, I found myself 17 pounds heavier, having to go up a size in pants, and feeling more breathless more often (not caused by wearing a mask). Time to start fresh. I began eating smaller meals with more veggies. I tried restarting my walking workouts…
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Let’s Get Moving 30-Day Walk/Bike Challenge
Get ready for the first in a series of fun, Slowpoke Diva-friendly challenges designed to help you get moving! It’s completely free, and is done at your pace and schedule. How the 30-Day Walk/Bike Challenge Works Our goal is to kick start the healthy habit of daily movement, and this challenge uses walking and bike…
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Mesquite Senior Games’ Virtual Fitness Event Open to All Ages
MESQUITE, NEVADA — The Mesquite Senior Games’ “Back Together! Let’s Get Active Together!” virtual challenge encourages all generations to walk, run or bike during the month of June, and to share photos and stories of their adventures on Facebook or their favorite social channel. Walkers, runners, and cyclists can follow their favorite paths, trails or…
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Want to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day…Starting Today? Slow Down!
Articles touting the benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day pop up on a regular basis in my various news and social media feeds. This one popped up today and I think it contains pretty good information in quick, easy-to-read format. Unlike most articles, the author’s sources do recommend starting off easy (and to wear…
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New Host City for 2020 Oregon Senior Games
In its December newsletter, the National Senior Games reported Corvallis will be the new host city for the 2020 Oregon Senior Games. Registration will open early in the year with competition dates expected in August. Visit Corvallis, the tourism bureau for the city, is the key partner in assembling the new host organization. “Visit Corvallis…