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a woman holding a red pen -- as if she were going to edit something or issue her grade -- grins somewhat mischievously. No fear, it's just Sara Dagen, the author of All Things Work Together.

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This Coach Got Better, Not Beaten by the Crash That Nearly Killed Him
2021, Christianity, exercise, fitness, inspiration, life

This Coach Got Better, Not Beaten by the Crash That Nearly Killed Him

Marion Chisholm Is on a Mission to Win at Sports and Life The first time I noticed him was in … Continue reading This Coach Got Better, Not Beaten by the Crash That Nearly Killed Him

What Can Yoga Do for You? This Story Might Inspire You
2021, aging, exercise, fitness, Health & Fitness, life, self

What Can Yoga Do for You? This Story Might Inspire You

This 72-year-old says yoga’s focus on balance and alignment is healing and critical to her ability to function, especially as she ages. Continue reading What Can Yoga Do for You? This Story Might Inspire You

How a Slick Yoga Mat Showed Me Value in Strengthening Little Muscles
2021, Christianity, exercise, fitness, personal growth

How a Slick Yoga Mat Showed Me Value in Strengthening Little Muscles

What if we followed our instructor’s guidance, fully engaged our mind and core, and mustered our strength against opposing forces so nothing could move us? Continue reading How a Slick Yoga Mat Showed Me Value in Strengthening Little Muscles

Why Put So Much Effort Into a Body That Is Wasting Away?
2019, aging, Christian life, exercise, Humor

Why Put So Much Effort Into a Body That Is Wasting Away?

If you had to use a fragile clay pot to contain something precious, wouldn’t you take the utmost care with it? Continue reading Why Put So Much Effort Into a Body That Is Wasting Away?

My morning toilette went oh, so wrong
2018, exercise, Humor, life

My morning toilette went oh, so wrong

If you see me standing at my desk today, it’s not because I’m feeling particularly energetic or even avoiding the … Continue reading My morning toilette went oh, so wrong

Secret to my weight-loss success
2018, back pain, diet, exercise, Humor

Secret to my weight-loss success

Yesterday, I ate a cookie. In fact, I ate the last homemade chocolate chip cookie in the gallon-sized plastic bag … Continue reading Secret to my weight-loss success

My 5 tips for success at the gym in 2018
2018, exercise, gym life, New Year's

My 5 tips for success at the gym in 2018

… and I want workout partners, if you’re available. It’s the time of year when our health club is overrun … Continue reading My 5 tips for success at the gym in 2018

Business at the top; workout on the bottom
2017, all in a day's work, exercise, Humor

Business at the top; workout on the bottom

It was Monday morning, mere hours before my debut as a panel moderator at AUTM 2017, the annual meeting of … Continue reading Business at the top; workout on the bottom

Skimpy showers suit me…
2016, exercise, Humor, life

Skimpy showers suit me…

Longer workouts, shorter waits, happy hair, and still early to work — all because I didn’t get what I wanted. Continue reading Skimpy showers suit me…

I wear my Fitbit for the buzz…
2016, exercise, Humor

I wear my Fitbit for the buzz…

For those of you not wearing a Fitbit tracker, “the buzz” is a vibration and visual display of celebration that flickers across the tiny digital screen when you reach your goal for the day. It’s like a party on my wrist. Continue reading I wear my Fitbit for the buzz…

A little advice on “cow tipping”…
2016, exercise, Humor

A little advice on “cow tipping”…

I can no longer remember just how I responded to Mr. Namaste. I’m sure I remained my sweet, friendly self though inside I was thinking, “Let me give you some advice about ‘cow tipping,’ Mr. Namaste. Don’t. Say. It.” Continue reading A little advice on “cow tipping”…

All in a day’s workout…
2016, character, exercise, Humor, inspiration

All in a day’s workout…

It was just a typical day at the health club — a snapshot of the workout world that encourages me to join it each day. See you there! Continue reading All in a day’s workout…

Secrets to success at the gym…
2016, exercise, friends, inspiration

Secrets to success at the gym…

  What separates those who succeed at their New Year’s resolutions from those who don’t? Some sources indicate that 40 … Continue reading Secrets to success at the gym…

How to pack for the gym…
2016, exercise, Humor, life

How to pack for the gym…

If your New Year’s resolution to hit the gym means you’ll be showering and getting dressed at the health club, … Continue reading How to pack for the gym…

If you “resolve” to hit the gym…
2015, exercise, Humor, Laugh, life

If you “resolve” to hit the gym…

Those of us who regularly populate the health club brace ourselves as we consider your upcoming New Year’s resolution to … Continue reading If you “resolve” to hit the gym…

Getting a bit more fit…
2015, exercise, Humor, life

Getting a bit more fit…

Thanks to my FitBit, I not only feel tired, but I also have proof that I had a terrible night’s … Continue reading Getting a bit more fit…

2015, exercise, Humor

Don’t skimp on the showers…

While my friends add their “thankful” posts to Facebook daily in November, I am choosing to do something different. Complain. … Continue reading Don’t skimp on the showers…

2015, character, Christian life, exercise

Do what you know is right…

I was a teenager when I decided I should stop reading the Bible. I blame James. Or maybe my youth pastor, … Continue reading Do what you know is right…

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