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Exercise After Abdominal Surgery

Whether it’s a c-section, appendectomy or something else, it can be tough to get back to exercise after you’ve had abdominal surgery. So for our latest ‘Motivation To Move’ Jane Monzures is meeting up...

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Fitness & Beating Breast Cancer

We learn all about how staying active can be a key part of helping beat breast cancer, and why it’s important for survivors to keep on moving as well.   One woman shares with us how keeping up with...

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Cardio Alternatives

We all know that cardio is an important part of staying fit – but many people assume that means they have to go for a run.  Jane Monzures is headed to Phenomenal Fitness to learn five alternative ways...

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Working Out With Knee Problems

Getting moving can be a challenge if you deal with knee problems.  But there are plenty of great exercises that can get you on your way.  Jane Monzures is hitting the gym to try them out and learn how...

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Keeping Kids Active

Keeping kids active can give them a boost not only physically but mentally as well! So Jane Monzures is checking out a creative way to make that happen – and having some fun ‘hanging’ around in the...

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5 Things For Women To Remember Before Their Workout

We’ve got five great tips for women to help prepare them for a great workout.

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Loosening Up Our Hips

Did you know that many of us might deal with tight hips and not even realize it? Tight hips can come from spending a long period of time sitting.  Jane Monzures learns more about why tight hips can be...

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Fitness Tips For Men

Sean Armstead of Phenomenal Fitness is sharing five great tips to help men achieve their fitness goals.

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Working Up To Running

Running is a great healthy habit that can have lots of benefits.  But sometimes as a beginner it can seem challenging to get started.  So Jane Monzures is hitting the gym to learn some great tips on...

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Adventures: First Ascent

Let’s Climb Chicago! Beginners and professionals welcome. First Ascent was developed by local Chicago climbers to elevate the community. It’s world class from the facility, climbing and fitness...

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Strengthen Your Ankles!

Weak ankles can make it challenging for us to go about our day – and cause us a lot of problems.  So Jane Monzures is headed to the East Bank Club to learn how we can all work on strengthening our...

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Working Out From Your Couch

You don’t have to get to a gym to get moving! A great way to get started on a fitness routine is beginning on your couch! Tori Karsten of CrossTown Fitness is showing Jackie some great couch exercises...

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Mental Fitness

We’ve all had our excuses that keep us from getting some exercise – whether it’s being too busy, or just wanting to spend time watching our favorite tv shows.  After awhile, those excuses can become a...

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Weightlifting For Women

Weightlifting has a ton of health benefits for anyone! And today we’re learning why it’s an especially healthy thing for women to add to their exercise routines.  Jane Monzures is at FFC to learn more...

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How A PR Professional Lives Healthy

Jane Monzures is getting a full body workout as she checks out the healthy habit of a local PR professional! Nina is sharing all the benefits she sees from workouts at Barry’s Bootcamp – and telling...

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The Healthy Habit of HIIT Workouts

Jackie Bender is meeting up with a dental practice manager in this week’s ‘Healthy You’ to learn how HIIT workouts have benefited her health! She’s sharing how she’s able to make time for her healthy...

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Goat Yoga

This week’s ‘Motivation To Move’ is all about physical benefits, mental benefits … and having a lot of fun! Jane Monzures is giving goat yoga a try and learning about all the great things it can do...

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How A Student Lives Healthy

It can be hard to keep up with a healthy habit when you’re busy! Just ask this college student! She’s sharing how she balances TRX with her other commitments, and Jackie Bender gives TRX a try!

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Making The Most Out Of A Quick Workout

We all get busy.  But even a quick workout can have a ton of health benefits! So we’re bringing you some tips to help maximize those benefits if you’re short on time.

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The Benefits Of Kettlebells

Did you know that kettlebells can help you get in a total body workout? Jane Monzures is meeting up with  Sean Armstead of Phenomenal Fitness to find out why they’re so special, and trying out some...

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