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Is Japanese walking the secret to better fitness? How a 30 minute routine can make you healthier and feel younger
What if your daily walk could burn more fat, lower your blood pressure, and even make you feel a decade younger? Enter Japanese Interval Walking a science backed 30 minute fitness routine that alternates between slow and brisk walking. Loved by seniors and beginners alike, it’s proving more effective than traditional workouts. Discover how this…
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Connecticut man found guilty of murder in Carolina Forest Planet Fitness deadly shooting
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A jury has found one of two men connected to a 2023 deadly shooting in Horry County guilty of his crimes. 45-year-old Abdullah Seifullah was found guilty of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime on Thursday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Abdullah Seifullah(J Reuben Long Detention Center) His conviction…
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Forget 10,000 steps. The Japanese walking method is easier and faster
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size As fitness trends go, there’s lots to like about Japanese walking. It’s free, easy, time efficient and suits anyone unused to exercise. While walking 10,000 steps can take up to 100 minutes, the Japanese walking method takes just half an hour at a time – and the…
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Michigan Planet Fitness free for all in Michigan this weekend
DETROIT (FOX 2) – The wildfire smoke from Canada is pouring into Michigan, forcing officials to issue an air quality advisory for the entire state. In response, Planet Fitness announced it will open its doors to anyone to work out to avoid breathing the dirty air. In a press release from Planet Fitness, the Michigan…
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Can you hold a plank longer than others your age? Fox hosts test their core strength
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! How long can you hold a plank — and how does it stack up to others in your age group? That’s the question that was posed on “Fox & Friends” Thursday morning, when co-hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones competed in a plank challenge. A plank is…
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Samish 2025 Fitness Challenge wrap-up: Community steps into wellness together
This spring, from March to late May, the Samish Indian Nation launched its first-ever Samish Fitness Challenge, an eight-week initiative that encouraged citizens to get moving and prioritize their physical and mental well-being. Open to all Samish citizens ages 5 and older living within the Tribe’s 12-county service area, the challenge was designed to inspire…
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Fitness court and track improvements coming to Irondale’s Beacon Park
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Teens get fit for free this summer at Planet Fitness
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Planet Fitness wants to see teens spending their summer working out for free. All 14 to 18 years olds can enjoy a free membership as part of its annual High School Summer Pass initiative. What You Need To Know Planet Fitness is offering its annual High School Summer Pass Teens 14 to…
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Planet Fitness launches high school summer pass for fifth year
Kids may be out of school and don’t have gym class for the next few months, but that doesn’t mean they can’t work out. Planet Fitness is once again offering free summer membership through its annual High School Summer Pass. For the fifth year, the summer pass will allow students ages 14 to 19 to…
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Japanese walking: the benefits of this fitness trend
A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time. Based on interval-style bursts of fast and slow walking, Japanese walking was developed by Professor Hiroshi Nose and Associate Professor Shizue Masuki at Shinshu University in Matsumoto, Japan. It involves alternating between three minutes of…
