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Show Up for Your Team: Stay Healthy This Winter

Winter sports are in full swing, but staying healthy is key to showing up for your team. Cold weather brings an increase in illnesses like the flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Check out how you can prevent getting sick this season!

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From Fitness to Friendship: How Train 4 Life is Redefining Wellness for Special Olympics MA

Kimberly found more than just a fitness plan with Special Olympics MA's Train 4 Life—she found confidence, community, and a love for exercise! In two months, she’s lost 8 lbs, made new friends, and stays motivated!

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Matt Millett Ran How far in 2024?

Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Matt Millett had an incredible year running all over the place while setting personal records in the 5K and 10K distances. He inspired at least one fellow runner maybe he will get you to get after it.

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Five tips on how to combat cold & flu season from Fitness Captain Jenny Price

Special Olympics MA Fitness Captain Jenny Price provides five tips on how you can stay healthy during cold and flu season.

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10,000 Steps a Day Debunked: Daily fitness goals should be individualized

Did you know how many steps you should take per day by walking? The advice that we should take 10,000 steps per day is more of a marketing concept than based on your health. Taking far fewer steps may have notable benefits.

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Special Olympics North America (SONA) Move Challenge

Special Olympics North America presents the SONA Move Challenge, an 8-week movement challenge to see how many minutes of exercise participants can complete each week.

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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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Tennis Sport Specific Trainings

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

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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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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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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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