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Maria Amren
Feb 143 min read
The Missing Piece in Women’s Fitness – Why Heart Health Still Matters
The Strength Training Boom – But at What Cost? If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably seen the surge of...
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Maria Amren
Aug 28, 20231 min read
VIDEO: The 4 A's of Coaching that provides insights to change!
Take a listen as I'm describing key components in my coaching approach and let me know any "aha"s you discover - comment below!
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Maria Amren
Jan 26, 20212 min read
What 15 minutes of focus can do...
At the beginning of this year, I was ready for a change. Despite the almost 12 months of home schooling, I felt I wasn't getting quality...
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Maria Amren
Dec 28, 20202 min read
Red, Yellow, Green Leading to Healthier Food Choices!
Do you think about food as "good" or "bad"? Do you categorize them into "unhealthy" or "healthy"? What if, instead, we look at our food...
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Maria Amren
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Prioritize yourself and see others blossom...
You see…I used to, and still do sometimes, feel guilty when I spend time away from the family. I felt that taking time for myself also...
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Maria Amren
Dec 8, 20203 min read
How my accountability partner made me successful!
Having a supporting environment where you are able and motivated to achieve your goals is key. There are multiple strategies you can use...
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Maria Amren
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Why is health and fitness goals important to you?
If you are one of those who keep setting the same goals year after year and find yourself losing energy, motivation, and purpose within...
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Maria Amren
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Same, Same...But Different!
I attended the RRCA running coaching program this weekend and was reminded how we are all very unique individuals. I love how we can go...
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Maria Amren
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Practice will get you there!
Working with my children on learning new skills in, and outside, of school reminds me of the importance of practicing. Without practicing...
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Maria Amren
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Stay active on vacation!
I’m back home after a month away with my family! It was a wonderful time with lots of Swedish Fika and non-stop dinners and festivities...
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Maria Amren
Nov 6, 20202 min read
What if breakfast could give you better sleep? Is it possible?
Could the most important meal of the day, breakfast, help us adjust cortisol levels for a better night’s sleep? One of the symptoms of...
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Maria Amren
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Don't Deprive Yourself - it's the HOLIDAY SEASON!
We are about to embark on the busy, stressful, joyful Holiday season when we see old friends, meet new friends, network as well as spend...
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Maria Amren
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Bone Health Through Menopause and Beyond!
As we age our bones begin to deteriorate faster than rebuild, but not only that, research also indicate that there might be a...
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Maria Amren
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Exercise - With or Without Family!
As a mom, it’s easy to put yourself last and prioritize other’s needs before yours – for many this means that exercise will take the...
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Maria Amren
Nov 4, 20203 min read
How to Travel AND Stay Healthy!
What’s YOUR Holiday Stressor? One of the biggest struggles during the Holiday season is staying healthy through holiday parties, company...
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Maria Amren
Nov 4, 20202 min read
How Eating More Vegetables Can Reduce Your Menopause Symptoms!
Going through peri-menopause and menopause can be frustrating, depressing and causing lots of stress and anxiety. We feel that what we...
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Maria Amren
Nov 4, 20204 min read
A positive attitude will take you far!
This is a new normal to all of us. While we as adult struggle to manage our stress and anxiety during these challenging times - imagine...
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Maria Amren
Nov 4, 20202 min read
How to boost your immune system through whole foods!
Did you know that research shows that vitamin C from food at a dose of 100 mg to 200 mg per day is effective at preventing respiratory...
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Maria Amren
Nov 4, 20202 min read
How a family schedule is getting us movi’n!
We have all the time in the world - right! So, we expect to get more done than ever before with cleaning, spending time with our family,...
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Maria Amren
Nov 2, 20201 min read
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Is there a link between breast cancer and exercise?
Hey there ladies - it’s that time a year when we are reminded of the importance to check those “puppies” and reset priorities, right? We...
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