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    Specialize or Play Multi-Sports? What’s a Kid To Do?

    Originally Published Jan 2018, Updated Nov 2020 For years, a debate has raged within the youth sports community about the pros and cons of having children specialize… Read more “Specialize or Play Multi-Sports? What’s a Kid To Do?”

    November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

    Tai Chi For Beginners

    You just read my post about the benefits of tai chi, and now you want to get started on a routine. https://wide-body.com/2020/11/02/6-benefits-and-7-surprising-benefits-of-tai-chi/ But where do you start?… Read more “Tai Chi For Beginners”

    November 2, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

    6 Benefits (and 7 Surprising Benefits!) of Tai Chi

    I believe that we all have the heart of an athlete and hence we eventually find the exercise or exercises that suit us. I want to continue… Read more “6 Benefits (and 7 Surprising Benefits!) of Tai Chi”

    November 2, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

    How to Start a Bicycling Routine

    I’ve written about starting a running routine https://wide-body.com/2020/09/21/how-to-start-a-running-routine-today/ https://wide-body.com/2020/09/27/how-to-start-a-running-routine-part-2/  and a swimming routine https://wide-body.com/2020/10/06/how-to-start-a-swimming-routine/  and I’ll stay with that theme here and discuss how to get started… Read more “How to Start a Bicycling Routine”

    October 19, 2020October 29, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

    How to Start a Swimming Routine

    Sometimes you find articles written by other people, and they perfectly sum up everything you would have written. This week’s Fitness focus is on how to start… Read more “How to Start a Swimming Routine”

    October 6, 2020October 29, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

    How To Start a Running Routine: Part 2

    You are ready to start your running routine, what are some other things to consider?  In this article, I’ll discuss some simple steps on how to start… Read more “How To Start a Running Routine: Part 2”

    September 27, 2020October 29, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

    How To Start a Running Routine Today

    If you have been considering starting a running routine, there is no better time to start than now. The changing of seasons from Summer to Fall bring… Read more “How To Start a Running Routine Today”

    September 21, 2020October 29, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

    You Want To Start Exercising? How To Start and Stay Motivated

    I’ve had several conversations with folks about exercise, and many times the conversation goes something like, “Yes, I know I need to get started” I used to… Read more “You Want To Start Exercising? How To Start and Stay Motivated”

    September 14, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

    You Can Inspire Others With Your Actions

    Just by taking action, you can inspire people. You don’t need to stand on a platform and evangelize in order to inspire. The old saying is still… Read more “You Can Inspire Others With Your Actions”

    September 4, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

    Summer Exercise Survival Tips: TWC (Timing, Water, Clothing)

    Exercising during the heat does pose it’s own set of challenges. Those challenges just mean you need to create a plan and adapt to the changes. In… Read more “Summer Exercise Survival Tips: TWC (Timing, Water, Clothing)”

    September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by christopherdstiehl

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