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Mixing Cardio with Strength Training: Which is Better? | Aura Leisure

Mixing Cardio with Strength Training: Is One Better Than the Other?  Whether you’re a regular at the gym or you’re just beginning your fitness journey, questions about the “best” type of training always tend to arise. And one of the age-old questions is whether or not cardio and strength training should be combined in a

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Adult Swim Lessons Blog

In July 2018 Steve Quinlan was booked to go on a 2-week family holiday, to a camping resort with multiple swimming pools in Italy. Steve was almost 42 and having avoided swimming pools for most of his life, had never learned how to swim. Neither had his wife, nor his 14-year-old daughter. His 11-year-old son

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Top 5 Tips For Improving Your Mental Health Over The Winter Months

The winter months can be challenging for many of us. Brighter days and other outdoor activities that come with spring and summer give way to more time spent indoors, and shorter days mean less exposure to natural light. By adopting some simple self-care habits, you can boost your mental and physical health and enjoy the

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A Beginners Guide to CrossFit and How to Get Started 

Introduction to CrossFit  Most people, when they hear the word CrossFit, automatically think of high intensity, elite athletes such as Matt Fraser and Tia Toomey, doing countless muscle-ups and snatching ridiculous weights above their heads. To a certain extent this is not incorrect, however this is only a very small part of what makes up CrossFit and what it is. Yes,

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