tag:www.naturalaz.com,2005:/categories/fit-body?page=9Fit Body Fit Body | Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona Page 9Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-15T21:18:25-07:00urn:uuid:2daeaeb7-f4f6-4b13-8749-ee8c5abd64e32019-08-15T21:18:25-07:002019-08-15T21:18:25-07:00Running with the Kids: Strengthens Body, Mind and Family Spirit2018-05-31 08:43:11 -0700Marlaina DonatoFamilies with children as young as 5 easily bond when they mindfully run together at a fun pace.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:186d503d-13df-45ed-9cbf-9f7ed5c137a72019-08-15T22:12:26-07:002019-08-15T22:12:26-07:00Exercise Boosts Good Gut Bacteria: Cardio Improves Healthy Microbes2018-05-31 08:41:49 -0700AnonymousExercising 30 to 60 minutes three times a week improved healthy gut microbes in people even without dietary changes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d0e394c0-f6ff-4e52-9080-da0501fb28002019-08-15T22:01:21-07:002019-08-15T22:01:22-07:00Yoga Soothes the Blues: Lowers Symptoms of Depression2018-04-30 08:41:45 -0700AnonymousA twice-weekly yoga class lowered symptoms of depression in participants within eight weeks.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6a1e91de-b6cb-45c8-b1ca-7af027b6ac112019-08-15T22:00:22-07:002019-08-15T22:00:22-07:00Moving Through Menopause: Exercising Reduces Symptoms2018-04-30 08:17:30 -0700Marlaina DonatoWalking, strength training and yoga are just a few of the ways that being physically active during menopausal changes eases our days and benefits mind and body.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a81b394a-2d38-4c02-a5b6-185d33336d0e2019-08-20T12:08:38-07:002019-08-20T12:08:38-07:00Yoga for Breast Cancer Begins in May at Restoring Balance Mind & Body2018-04-29 18:18:00 -0700AnonymousYoga improves quality of life and eases physical and emotional pain associated with diagnosis and treatment. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:93d4e136-13ec-44e9-94c8-276e8123b1dc2019-08-15T21:48:46-07:002021-03-22T12:08:46-07:00Gardening Asanas: Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free2018-03-30 09:58:00 -0700Marlaina DonatoOverdoing garden work can produce aches and pains, but by integrating yoga positions while planting and weeding, we can emerge pain-free after hours of being on our knees and bending.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:296a83b4-ebea-4552-b8c4-5f713f77407c2019-08-15T21:32:18-07:002021-03-02T12:05:21-07:00Physical Activity Deters Alzheimer's: Reduce Risk with Movement2018-03-01 17:32:19 -0700Rachael OppyWalking, dancing, gardening and other physical activities significantly improve brain volume and lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1962d17f-b8b8-4cfa-8d06-b21e7dd9d46a2019-08-15T21:49:24-07:002019-08-15T21:49:24-07:00Fitness in 10 Minutes: A Full-Body Workout for Busy People2018-02-28 10:10:07 -0700Locke HughesBy strategically working certain muscles in strategic sequences, we can get fit in a 10-minute, 10-step workout just three times a week.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:40104027-0911-4e16-9426-ce1eb50f20f42019-08-15T21:25:23-07:002019-08-15T21:25:23-07:00Be On the Ball: Putting Extra Fun into Fitness2018-01-31 10:39:28 -0700Marlaina DonatoOriginally designed as toys, exercise balls are now used for everything from building core stability to helping healthcare patients regain mobility.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:969b256d-174f-4d8e-9110-7cac129c23752019-08-15T21:01:17-07:002019-08-15T21:01:17-07:00Aerobics Keep the Brain Young: Exercise Protects the Mind2017-12-29 11:39:00 -0700AnonymousExercise such as brisk walking or jogging for 45 minutes protects not just the heart but the brain from age-related decline.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>