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Meditation for Mindfulness and Mental Clarity 

Meditation, mindfulness and mental clarity may be just what the doctor ordered as we head into this busy holiday season.

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Secrets to Holiday Success 

The holidays can be a tough time to stick to exercise and healthy eating, but it can be done if you take the right approach.

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Michigan Breast Cancer Survivor Relies on Running to Regain Health

Running helped breast cancer survivor Ellyn Davidson regain her health. She talks about the health benefits with Fitness Over 40 host Ann Marie Wakula.

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The Many Benefits of Walking

Walking is one of the fastest and easiest ways to burn calories. On this episode of Fitness Over 40, learn about the many health benefits of walking.

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Kick Your Workout into High Gear with Cardio Boxing 

In this edition of Fitness Over 40, host Ann Marie Wakula takes you to a cardio boxing workout. It's a high-energy and fun way to boost your heart rate.

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Looking for a heart-pumping workout? Take the stairs 

Wherever you are, a workout isn’t far away. Certified trainer Ann Marie Wakula says climbing stairs builds strength, burns calories and improves heart health.

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Diet and Exercise Take Teacher from Diabetes to Marathons 

In this episode of Fitness Over 40, Ira Goldberg shares how proper diet and exercise took from nearly 400 pounds to running marathons.

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Fitness Over 40: The Secrets of Senior Olympians

Michigan Senior Olympians Lisa Hypner and Jeff Ellis are a reminder that fitness has no age limits. They share the stories with Ann Marie Wakula.

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Fitness Over 40: Frontline Health Worker Shares Benefits of Yoga

Yoga helps Daria Pernik-Mertz balance her demanding profession. The labor and delivery nurse shares her yoga routine with Fitness Over 40 host Ann Marie Wakula.

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Fitness Over 40: Get an Early Start on Your Resolutions

Are you starting to think about your fitness resolutions for the New Year? Here are some strategies for getting an early start on your goals.

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Fitness Over 40: Struggling to Lose Weight in the Midst of a Pandemic?

Gaining weight during the COVID-19 pandemic is not uncommon. If you’re battling the “COVID 15,” Fitness Over 40 offers tips for safe and healthy weight loss.

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‘Fitness Over 40’ Series Offers Tips for Staying Active at Home

Certified trainer and mother of three Ann Marie Wakula shows you ways to stay active even when you can’t go to the gym.

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