7 HIIT workouts to boost cardio health
If you want to raise your heart rate, HIIT workouts are a great way to accomplish this. But what exactly is HIIT? How can you tell if HIIT is beneficial to your health? Keep reading to find out! What is HIIT training? HIIT, or High-Intensity Interval Training, is a...
Strawberry Hot Chocolate
Strawberries go with cream and chocolate so why not strawberry hot chocolate? In the spirit of the holidays, we decided to spruce up our standard hot chocolate recipe with some healthy and crunchy All Strawberry Crispy Fruit. The crispy Strawberries, along with...
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Health benefits of trail running
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