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🧠 Fitness Friday: The Neck Pain That Wasn’t What It Seemed

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  For over a year, I lived with a strange, persistent pain in my neck. It wasn’t sharp or electric—nothing that screamed “pinched nerve.” Instead, it felt like something was being pulled taut every time I turned my head from left to right. A rope under tension. A muscle that refused to let go. My doctor called it a pinched nerve. I wasn’t so sure. The pain didn’t radiate. There was no numbness. Just a stubborn, movement-triggered discomfort that greeted me every morning and lingered through the day. I tried everything: stretching exercises, sleeping in various positions though sleeping on my back on an incline without a pillow is my preferred mode, Hinge Health recommended exercises, recommendations of friends, paying close attention to gym and routine living activities that might be putting a strain on my neck, making sure I got up frequently during my long hours on the computer and used a cushion (my choice: CushZone) to support my back from long hours of stress (though I have n...

Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Racing against Time (Weiss)

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  Today's publisher's pride is  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss, which has reached #72 on Amazon in the category of triathlons and #196 in cycling. (Currently available on pre-order.) Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, running after 40, Ironman after 50. ...

Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Racing against Time (Weiss)

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  Today's publisher's pride is  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss, which has reached #72 on Amazon in the category of triathlons and #196 in cycling. (Currently available on pre-order.) Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, running after 40, Ironman after 50. ...

Recently released: Audiobook edition of Girl, You Got This (Renz)

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  Recently released: audiobook edition of  Girl, You Got This!   Anxiety Anonymous   by Brittany Renz. Book description: Girl, You Got This: A Complete Guide to Thriving Through Pregnancy and Motherhood Becoming a mom is one of life’s biggest transitions—and it’s okay to want a little guidance along the way. In  Girl, You Got This , certified personal trainer, entrepreneur, and mom of (almost) two Brittany Renz shares expert advice, real-life experience, and empowering encouragement to help you navigate every stage of your motherhood journey—from preparing your body for pregnancy to delivery day and beyond. This comprehensive guide covers it all: • How to prepare for conception with intention and confidence • Fitness tips tailored to each trimester • What to expect physically and emotionally during pregnancy • Strategies for staying healthy, strong, and grounded through all the changes • Encouragement from someone who's living it right now—with a toddler and a b...