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Fitness Along the Happiness Curve
How aging can change the way we think about wellness.
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Jen Chamberlain
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September 2023

PF Episode 34: A Personal Trainer Shares Her Secrets to Staying Strong and Powerful at Any Age
In this episode, Alex and Jen interview Joan Maiden, who started a new career as a personal trainer at 50, helping clients overcome tremendous obstacles…
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Alex J.
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Jen Chamberlain
19:54

August 2023

Working Out During a Heat Wave
Extremely hot temperatures can wreck your training plan. So how can you beat the heat?
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Alex J.
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The 3,867 Step Challenge
Scientists have given us a new number of daily minimum number of steps to shoot for. Plus, how to biohack your house for only $135,000 and how to work…
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Alex J.
I Finally Started Lifting Weights, and Here's What I Learned
For the past few months I’ve felt like an imposter. Way back in January, I wrote a post about why women should lift weights, but it’s taken me a full…
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Jen Chamberlain
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July 2023

PF Episode 33: Dear Science: How to Interpret Health and Fitness Research
Listen now | In this episode, Jen chats with Wendy Cedron Craft, an actual scientist, about what to look for when reading research on health and fitness…
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Alex J.
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Jen Chamberlain
15:30
PF Episode 32: Don’t Snooze on Your Need for Sleep
Listen now | In this episode, Alex and Jen talk about sleep. What impact does sleep (or lack thereof) have on your health? How much sleep do you…
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Alex J.
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Jen Chamberlain
22:22
Flower Power: Why Gardening is Good for Your Soul
Caring for plants has helped me feel more connected with my late father and less stressed during the day. It can help you, too.
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Alex J.
PF Episode 31: Extreme Heat. Wildfire Smoke. Poor Air Quality. Should We Exercise Outdoors?
Listen now | In this episode, Jen and Alex talk about outdoor workouts in less than ideal conditions like heat, humidity, smoke and poor air quality.
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Alex J.
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Jen Chamberlain
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26:58
Is It Time to Take a Vacation from Your Workout Routine?
Enjoying some intentional time off might just be the key to getting re-motivated.
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Jen Chamberlain
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PF Episode 30: This is Your Brain on Exercise
Next time you want to get high, try going for a run! In this episode, Jen and Alex explore the science behind the “runner’s high,” and its surprising…
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Alex J.
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Jen Chamberlain
17:43

June 2023

🚨Go Buy a Massage Gun Immediately🚨
Plus, tapping into "Zone 2" training and an interesting twin workout experiment.
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Alex J.
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