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Hello Fitness With A View, Here is some info about me so you can get to know me better! I moved to the upstate when I was 17, but I grew up in Santa Barbara, Ca. My parents were florists, through watching and working with them, I developed a strong appreciation for...

Are There A Lot of Injuries With Pickleball? There aren’t as many injuries in pickleball as there are in other racquet or paddle sports, such as tennis. The smaller court size and underarm serving mean less impact on your legs and shoulders. However, as more people...

What is propolis? Did you know that honey isn’t the only thing that bees make? Bees also produce a compound called propolis from the sap on needle-leaved trees or evergreens. Thousands of years ago, ancient civilizations used propolis for its medicinal properties....

Below, we’ve rounded up seven summer foods and easy ways to prepare them for the greatest health benefits. Here’s a look at healthy summer foods you won’t want to miss this season: 1. Cucumber Want to feel cool as a cucumber during the sweltering heat of summer? ...

WHAT ARE RESISTANCE BANDS? Resistance bands are a means of strengthening and/or stretching your muscles, whether for aesthetics, athletic performance, or physical therapy. TYPES OF RESISTANCE BANDS Resistance Bands with Handles – These tube bands are primarily used...

1. Hip Hinge or Deadlift This compound movement targets the forearms, lats, glutes, hamstrings, core stabilizers and upper-, mid- and lower-back. It’s an amazing exercise for the whole posterior chain.  Stand with feet about hip-width apart. Make sure you are close...

Hair is a great marker of overall health. Good hair depends on the body’s ability to construct a proper hair shaft, as well as the health of the skin and follicles. Good nutrition assures the best possible environment for building strong, lustrous hair. But this is...

People, including self-described “Iceman” Wim Hof, claim that extreme cold can improve mental and physical health and even prolong life. So what does the science say? Research on cryotherapy is as new as is the trend for the treatment. So doctors do not fully...

A Natural Purgative Relieving constipation is one of the better-known uses of castor oil. A dose of fifty grams of castor oil mixed into warm milk gets the waste moving through the colon and out of the body. The oil is rich in fatty acids and, as such, is not...

Progress Over Perfection Too often people strive for the ultimate goal and focus on perfection rather than progression. However, there is progress everywhere and we promise you, the journey will be so much more enjoyable if you acknowledge the little wins that take...