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Do You Need to be Frightened Into Fitness?

In todays world, we all know the basics of how to get fit: eat right, make good choices, and maintain balance. And if you dont know the basics, then the resources for learning them are endless – Internet, magazines, TV shows, and all the “helpful” advice of friends, loved ones, and complete strangers.

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On the Road With a Fitness Guru

As I was gearing up for summer with the kids, I started thinking about what sorts of activities I could be doing with them. A road trip sounded like such a fun idea, even though I knew it would be a big undertaking.

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Olympic Trainer John Abdo Shares Family Fitness Tips

Modern Mom was delighted to get a chance to interview fitness expert and Olympic trainer John Abdo about how to promote health and well-being in a family. John suggests that families exercise together, so health becomes a family activity, rather than an individual goal. Love that idea! Here’s some more practical health advice from the this renowned fitness guru and inventor of the Ab Doer Twist: ModernMom: What are some great exercises the whole family can do together?