CLEVELAND — Have you ever heard of plogging? It is a fitness craze that began in Sweden and spread to nearly every continent. Now, it’s coming to Cleveland. It’s easy — jogging while picking up trash, combining the environment and exercise. The word is a combination of the Swedish phrase ‘plocka upp,’ meaning pick up, […]
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How long should you work out? Thirty minutes might not seem long enough when it comes to reaching your fitness goals. But in the exercise world, more isn’t always better. According to personal trainer Jeff Smith, intensity beats duration. “If you’re working very hard, you can do it in an hour,” he said. “So the […]
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