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Healthy Livining

Finding the joy of fitness outside the gym.

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When you move you are not just burning calories or building muscles but improving your overall wellbeing. Activities that engage both your body and mind releases endorphins, reducing stress, and improves your mood, which means you are doing everything right for healthy living. Your journey can start with something as simple as a walk in the park or as entertaining as a dance class. Do what makes you feel alive so that you can turn movement into self-care and escape boring routines.

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Hiking

If you love fresh air and being in open spaces then hiking is perfect to keep you in shape. Those who prefer hiking as their go-to fitness hack have unbelievable stamina and strong legs. Leaving some of the most elite athletes behind when it comes to endurance and strong legs. And the best part? Studies show that if you spend more time outdoors it can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety.

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Movement is medicine.

Lifting weights, running on treadmills, HIT training, gym memberships, and other gym-related options might come to mind right away when you think about fitness. Yes, those can achieve fitness goals too, but activities that lead to fitness are not confined to just a few options. There are multiple paths to a healthier and more active lifestyle.  In fact, fitness that is not regimented, or a monotonous practice that you follow every day, maybe easier to look forward to. Create options that are unique to your needs and situation.  Dancing, for example, can be a go-to fitness routine for many people, as the movement is often more entertaining and less complicated.

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Dance

According to MedicalNewsToday, "some researchers have found that dancing can be an effective way to lose weight."  You could be spinning in a ballet studio, or learning in a hip-hop class, or just moving to the flow of music in your living room, dancing allows you to connect with your body. And the best part is that dancing can be the ultimate full-body workout improving coordination, flexibility, and cardiovascular health.

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Parkour

Parkour is not for everyone but if you hate boring workout sessions and want to turn your environment into a playground then start practicing parkour. From running, jumping, and climbing various objects it builds strength, agility, and balance. Don't forget to check with your doctor before you begin to test your body's limits while being creative.  Certainly, you can train your body extensively without a gym membership, but make sure whatever you choose is best for your current state of health.  

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