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With fall here, it is the perfect time to strap on your tennis shoes, and maybe your gloves and get out for a nice BRISK run! The weather is mild and cool, perfect conditions for runners, no matter your skill level. This fall, we thought we’d help inspire you to run with a playlist designed for warm-up, running, and cool-down. Enjoy this beautiful fall weather we have been having! All songs can be purchased through iTunes.   Warm up: Mirrors- Justin Timberlake Royals- Lorde Counting Stars- One Republic   Run: Roar- Katy Perry Wake Me Up- Avicci Lights- Ellie Goulding Applause- Lady Gaga Round Here- Florida Georgia Line Blurred Lines- Robin Thicke Radioactive- Imagine Dragons   Cool down: Summertime Sadness- …

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Head-to-toe exercises that can be done without leaving the office

Most of us know that staying active is key to optimal health, however as we age, exercise becomes an imperative tool for preventive health measures. Benefits of exercise include lowered blood pressure, improved cholesterol levels, prevention of osteoporosis, weight management and cancer prevention. The American Heart Association recommends that healthy women over 55 get 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise on all or most days of the week. Here are some simple activity options to try. Walking Walking is one of the best exercises for older women. It can be done anywhere — indoors or outdoors. In the winter, it can be done in a mall and in the summer, in nature or just around your neighborhood. Walking briskly gets …

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An outdoor snowshoeing adventure, spectacular views, and a little exercise are just a hike away.

More than one third of all adults in the United States are obese.