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I am a 22 year old dancer and performer. I started as a hip hop dancer but began learning skills from various genres of dance that I blend into my dance. Don't hesitate to reach out to me if you like what you see in my videos. Please, enjoy my creative expressions!

Essential Guide to Sugar


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“Sugar. This five-letter word is one of the most controversial and talked about topics in nutrition. Everyone seems to have an opinion about this sticky subject. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you go rogue with the sugar dispenser in your morning coffee.”READ MORE:It’s important to distinguish between natural sugar, added sugar and sugar substitutes.

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Essential Guide to Micronutrients

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“Every popular diet has its own philosophy on the right breakdown. Micronutrients, on the other hand, often get overlooked. Sure, they’re needed in much smaller quantities, but that doesn’t mean they’re not important.” (MYFITNESSPAL)READ MORE:In fact, many physiological processes depend on micronutrients, and they have a dramatic impact on health and well-being.

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How Athletes Should Choose the Right Sports Drink


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“Regardless of your athletic discipline or performance level, chances are you’ve reached for a sports drink during a training session or competition. These drinks are designed to give an exercising body what it needs by providing specific amounts of carbohydrates, sodium, potassium and occasionally other functional ingredients.” (Lori Nedescu) READ MORE:Water is great for hydrating a body, but when working out at high intensities for extended periods of time, an athlete loses more than just water, which is when sports drinks provide a performance boost.

story BY LORI NEDESCU, MS RD CSSD

How Much Weight Is Safe to Lose in a Month?


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“While fad diets can be tempting with wild promises (like, lose 20 pounds in one month!), they also tend to backfire and can wreak havoc on your metabolism.” (Lauren krouse) READ MORE:If you’re wondering exactly how much weight you can safely lose in one month, here’s your guide, according to weight-loss experts.

Story by LAUREN KROUSE JUNE 3, 2019

Your Go-To Guide For Stretching


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“Stretching as part of a warmup, mid-exercise break and cooldown can help increase your range of motion, release tight muscles to make them more efficient during a workout and even reduce soreness later.” (Elizabeth Millard)READ MORE:When done right, stretching boosts your exercise recovery — and better recovery means faster results..

Story by BY ELIZABETH MILLARD AUGUST 8, 2019

5 Reasons Why Lifting Heavy Weights *Won’t* Make You Bulk Up

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Don’t worry your not going to turn into she-Hulk (Lol or hulk for that matter if you don’t want to). There are many factors that play into fitness and your not going to become “Bulky” if you aren’t working specifically for that look. So calm down, lift weights and take care of your muscles and body, your not going to just become bulky by accident.READ MORE:Shutting down that argument, once and for all—with science.

Story By Lauren Mazzo


The Right Way to Foam Roll Your Entire Back

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These days, virtually every gym, fitness studio and even home workout setup has a foam roller. That’s because there are plenty of benefits to foam rolling, from helping to prevent and soothe muscle tightness to maintaining and increasing mobility.READ MORE:Here’s what experts want you to know about how to foam roll your back correctly, section by section.


10 Plank Variations to Challenge Your Core

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Even though Einstein’s theory of relativity doesn’t relate to the plank, it feels like time slows down when you hold the position long enough.READ MORE:try these challenging and dynamic plank variations


Story BY HENRY HALSE DECEMBER 5, 2018

9 Stepup Variations for Leg Strength and Power

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The stepup, a simple leg exercise performed by stepping up onto an elevated surface like a bench or box, can take on very different forms depending on your fitness goal. Most homes and even hotel rooms have enough equipment to perform a stepup. All you need is the right surface, basic equipment and a little imagination to get a full leg workout.READ MORE:9 Stepup Variations for Leg Strength and Power.

Story BY HENRY HALSE JULY 31, 2019


What No-Cook Dinners With up to 35 Grams of Protein Look Like

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Keeping the stove and oven off is an ideal way to “cook” when it’s hot out or you don’t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. However, simply tossing raw veggies with dressing won’t give you the protein you need for a healthy, satisfying meal.READ MORE:Instead, try one of these simple no-cook meals that feature up to 35 grams of protein per serving thanks to pre-cooked staples