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Cold weather, indoor activities, school kids, lack of exercise and the stresses of everyday life = increased susceptibility to colds and flu. 

Boost your metabolism and keep those winter pounds at bay with these new dietary and fitness products from AllegroMedical.com.  Exercise in the comfort of your home this Fall while getting in the best shape of your life.  You'll make up the cost of a gym membership in no time with these super values, while building an amazing home gym to enjoy for years to come. 

Summer is a great time of year for outdoor activities and fun.  Don't let mobility issues, oppressive heat or even broken bones stop you from getting your exercise, staying cool and joining in the fun this season.

So, there are those of us who get our summer exercise by dusting off the shuttlecock for an occasional game of badminton, and then there are those other freaks (oops), er, folks whose idea of exercise is training for a triathlon or marathon.  Either way, sports injuries are common among fair weather exercisers and elite athlete alike.

It was HOT in Arizona yesterday.  My patio thermometer said 100 degrees at about 4:30pm.  Yikes!  I'm not ready for summer heat (no one ever is in AZ) but I'm also not ready to start baring my flesh in sleeveless tops and shorts.  Are you?

My high school reunion is coming up in June.  Needless to say I'm a-dither about looking good.  Here's the problem:  When I put pressure on myself to lose weight, my body thinks it hears 'Pack on the pounds!' and voila, I gain instead. 

Spring is springing and it's time to go play in the dirt, right? Not so fast, Marge. Gardening and lawn work will help you find muscles you didn't know you had if you're not physically ready for it. Especially if your winter routine didn't include a lot of bending, reaching and kneeling.

I don't want to sound all drill sergeanty, but there are a lot of you that can move a whole lot more than you are, but you're not.   If you're tired of feeling stagnant and tight, it's time to make a change.

Hopefully you've read my blog Hey, you...yeah you...MOVE IT! and you're ready to start moving and stretching.  Check these out:

 Here is a summary of "Risk Factors for Heart Disease" from the American Heart Association: