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The Top Benefits of Weight Training for a Stronger, Healthier Body

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Many people look for safe and effective ways to improve their health, gain confidence, and stay active. Regular physical activity is essential, and one of the most powerful tools you can add to your routine is weight tra...

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Healthy Meal Prepping Tips

Dr. Alden Clendenin

One of the best ways to ensure you stick to your clean eating plan is to meal prep. Not only can it help regulate your health choices, it can help you save money and stave off hunger. Whether you’ve considered trying mea...

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Setting an Effective New Year’s Resolution

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Whether you’re trying to leave poor eating, spending, or fitness habits behind in 2019, the beginning of 2020 might feel like a fresh start for you. It’s a great idea to set a New Year’s resolution for yourself, but stic...

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How to Stay Active in Cold Weather

Dr. Alden Clendenin

With the cold winter weather arriving in the city, all you probably want to do is pull up the covers and watch a movie. While this is understandable, it’s very important to keep up with regular exercise and visits to the...

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How the Cold Weather Affects Your Ability to Exercise

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Although it’s shaping up to be a warm fall, these beautiful temperatures won’t last forever. While for many of us, a sunny 60-degree day is ideal for a workout, some of us will continue to exercise outside well into the ...

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The Importance of Warming Up Before Your Workout

Dr. Alden Clendenin

We all know what it’s like to show up late for a group workout or fitness class, and have no choice but to jump right into exercise without a proper warm-up. In the interest of time, many of us probably even start runnin...

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How to Recover from a Marathon

Dr. Alden Clendenin

If you’re training for a marathon, it’s understandable to focus all your efforts on your eating and training schedule before the race. However, one of the most important elements of your marathon experience is your recov...

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Why Every Athlete Can Benefit from Yoga

Dr. Alden Clendenin

We are all familiar with yoga in some way or another. Yet, many people still consider it to be solely a form of stretching and do not realize the benefits it has for serious athletes, such as those who visit the Chiropra...

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Try These Alternative Protein Sources

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Our chiropractors in Chicago know that even meat lovers can use a break from meat products once in a while! Whether you're vegetarian, vegan or simply trying to expand your palette, there are plenty of different meat and...

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