Vitamin D
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Vitamin D Demystified: Understanding the 5 Key Factors that Affect Your Levels

Discover  5 essential factors that have a significant impact on your Vitamin D levels with our comprehensive guide. From sun exposure to dietary intake, let’s look at the science behind maintaining optimal Vitamin D levels for health and well-being.

Cathe's April 2023 Workout Rotation
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Cathe’s April 2023 Workout Rotation

Hi Everyone!  This April 2023 Workout Rotation is full of fit and no fools, lol.  Each week we’ll revisit some older workouts as we dive into split workouts, total body muscle endurance workouts, and a couple of solid cardio workouts!  I bet you’re waiting for me to say April Fools, but instead, I’m saying April Fit!!!  Let’s get busy!  

Excessive Strength Training
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The Optimal Load: Why Excessive Strength Training Can Be Counterproductive

Discover the potential downsides of excessive strength training. Learn why a balanced approach to strength training is crucial for avoiding injury and maximizing results. More isn’t always better when it comes to building muscle strength.

Mitochondria
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Powering Up Your Cells: The Surprising Benefits of Boosting Your Mitochondria Through Exercise

One of the “hidden” benefits of exercise is that it boosts mitochondria, the energy-producing component of cells. Find out what benefits this has, how exercise offers these benefits, and how to maximize them.

Women's Longer Lifespans
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The Female Advantage: Unraveling the Science Behind Women’s Longer Lifespans

Discover the fascinating scientific reasons behind women’s longer lifespans relative to men. Get the inside scoop on the biology and psychology behind the female advantage and learn how you can adopt these habits to live a longer, healthier life.

Cathe Friedrich Doing push-ups in her STS 2.0 workout program
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Why Push-Ups Should Be a Staple in Your Fitness Routine: The Benefits of the Bodyweight Classic

Check out the benefits of push-ups for your mental and physical health, and why they’re one of the best bodyweight exercises. From building strength and muscle endurance, push-ups are one of the most effective exercises you can do without equipment.

Heart disease and women
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Unlocking the Secrets of Heart Disease: Essential Facts for Women

Heart disease affects women of all ages, and women are less likely than men to receive a timely diagnosis. Preventing heart disease and maintaining good heart health requires an awareness of potential risk factors, recognition of any symptoms, and screening. Making healthy lifestyle choices can reduce women’s risk of developing heart disease and lead to a longer life.

Strawberries and Fruits
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Navigating the Orchard: A Guide to the Best (and Worst) Fruits for Type 2 Diabetes

Nibbling on a piece of fruit beats a cookie or candy bar every time, but some fruits are easier on your blood sugar level than others if you have diabetes or prediabetes – or even if you’re trying to lower your risk of these common health problems. Here are the best and worst.