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What’s Trending: Exciting New Technology for Travel, Cars and More
December 29, 2017. AAA Staff
Technology gets cooler and more advanced each and every day. Get the scoop on the latest high-tech accessories for travel, cars and your home.
Motivating Tunes: Choosing the Perfect Workout Music
December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
Picture this: You’re at the gym, getting some cardio done on a treadmill, when you happen to glance over at someone pumping iron ahead of you. He’s in great shape and shows no signs of stopping, which makes sense once you notice how focused he is. Then, you see his headphones. It makes you wonder…
Drumming Out a Workout
July 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
I’m a drummer, and when I finish playing a show, I’m exhausted. Playing the drums requires constant motion in both legs and both arms. That, plus setting up and breaking down equipment, makes for a tiring workout. But does it count as exercise? To find out, I geared up with a Fitbit and got behind…
Walk This Way to a Healthier You
May 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
A daily walk is a simple, healthy habit. According to the Mayo Clinic, regular brisk walking helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure, maintains a healthy weight and strengthens bones and muscles. Here are some ways to boost the benefits of your stroll. Warm up and cool down While walking is a low-impact exercise,…
Stay Active With These Winter Workouts
January 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
Our motivation drops with every snowfall, but you can stay active when cold weather hits. Fight off hibernation habits with these winter workouts. Shoveling snow • A person weighing 170 pounds can burn about 250 calories over 30 minutes of shoveling, according to North Dakota State University. • Shoveling increases your heart rate and provides…