How to Get a Flatter Stomach: A 3-Step Plan

by Guest Contributor November 8, 2012 2 comments
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by Dave Smith There are many factors that determine a person’s physique. Diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices play a significant role, but so do factors that are more difficult to change. Genetic makeup, age, [...]

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An At-Home Workout You Can Do In 15 Minutes

by Guest Contributor October 25, 2012 0 comments
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by Dave Smith Why is it so hard to schedule daily exercise into our routines? Often there just aren’t enough hours in the day, and this is especially true for parents. Research has found that [...]

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Mother’s Day Giveaway 2012 – Move Together Fitness (2 winners)

by Lesley April 26, 2012 33 comments
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Personal trainer. What does that word bring to mind? Does it scare you? Most times you hear the word personal trainer and you immediately get a picture in your mind of some tough drill sergeant [...]

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Fitness Friday: Link it Up!

by ChristieO September 9, 2011 0 comments

Happy Fitness Friday everyone! Last week, I shared with you my story of how Couch to 5k got me moving and eventually back to a healthy weight after the babies. I also shared with you [...]
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Fitness: There’s an App for That

by Guest Contributor August 5, 2011 5 comments

Our cellphones, iPads, and other ‘necessary’ gadgets keep us in-touch and in-formed, but did you know they can also keep you in-shape?   Guest Contributor Maggie Voelker is a health nut and science nerd with [...]
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Environment – Key to Healthy Living

by DustinM August 1, 2011 0 comments

Hey moms! Dustin here again. Last week I talked about mindset and creating a vision for your future and how you have to think the right thoughts and have a long term perspective in WHY [...]
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Create a Vision For Your Future – The 10-Year Plan

by Lolli July 26, 2011 3 comments

Yesterday, Dustin wrote a fantastic post about Mindset, the first of 5 pillars of weight loss as part of his summer series on health and fitness here at 5 Minutes for Mom. Today we’re continuing [...]
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Where is your Oxygen Mask?

by DustinM July 18, 2011 5 comments

Where is Your Oxygen Mask? Kristin, a mother with three kids, is frantically throwing the carry-ons into the overhead containers. Kristin and her kids are meeting her husband in Orlando for a fun filled week [...]
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5 Minutes for Fitness: Deck of cards

by Lisa December 18, 2008 7 comments

I know it is a crazy time of year but please don’t forget to schedule in time to be active and stay healthy! Give yourself the gift of fitness by vowing to move MORE every [...]
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5 Minutes for Fitness: Thanks to our body

by Lisa November 27, 2008 10 comments

Get up and get moving this Thanksgiving Day and give thanks to your body! It is time to put down the bird and lace up your shoes instead. Here is the plan: Thank your legs: [...]
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