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Stretching in Cold Weather Matters: Lessons from Seven Hill's Success at Flag Football

Stretching in cold weather preps tight muscles, boosts flexibility, and prevents injuries. Seven Hills teams at Flag Football used dynamic stretches and group routines, winning big—proof of stretching's mental and physical benefits!

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Gregg's Guide: Five Fun Fall Activities to Keep You Active this Season

Special Olympics MA athlete, Gregg, shares five favorite fall activities to stay active: apple picking, leaf raking, haunted house visits, soccer, and foliage walks.

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How Athlete Leader Jenny Price is 'Stepping' Up Community Fitness

Jenny Price launched a walking club in Walpole, MA, for Special Olympics athletes, boosting community, physical and mental health, and friendships. With a waitlist growing, it promotes healthy habits and inspires similar initiatives.

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Wednesday Live Fitness Update

Dont miss a workout! Its important to still be active today. Here are some ways to still be active

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Online Athlete Chat with Mike Kelley

Do you ever get that feeling you are not sure what to do when something comes up and it prevents you from having a discussion with your peers?

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Swimming Sport Specific Trainings

Since practicing specific swimming skills would require a pool, take this time to work on exercises that will help improve your performance the next time you jump in the pool.

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Volleyball Sport Specific Trainings

Check out these sport-specific exercises that will also improve your performance next time you're back on the court!

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Tennis Sport Specific Trainings

Learn how to improve your tennis fundamental skills with some targeted exercises.

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Grocery Store Aisle Tips

Use the following tips, from ChooseMyPlate, to fill your cart with budget-friendly and healthy options from each food group.

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Cajun Chicken Ragu Recipe

This Cajun Chicken Ragu is a comforting and filling meal that can still be healthy! Typically this calls for bacon and sausage, but even without those two ingredients, this dish is still a hit and packs a ton of flavor and comfort.

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Healthy Recipes- Meals

It can be easy to eat healthy at home! You just need to have the right ingredients (and you probably have many of them right in your pantry or refrigerator!) Here are some of our favorite meal ideas – check them out!

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Track and Field Sport Specific Trainings

Learn some specific exercises to take your track and field skills to the next level.

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Fitness at home!

Our exercise of the week is the seated twist! Watch as athlete and global health messenger Beth Donahue demonstrates the seated twist. This is a great ab workout!

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Meet Two Time Xtra Mile Boston Marathon Runner Allie Tearney!

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