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"[Today] will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations."

-Woodrow Wilson, Nov. 11, 1919

Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who served our great nation!

Looking for a delicious, yet simple idea for a mid-day meal? Look no further! Check out this fresh and amazing recipe courtesy of our client Gary Jaffe:

Let’s Make A Pico de Gallo Quinoa Salad – KinetiCore Fitness Let’s Make A Pico de Gallo Quinoa SaladNutrition, Sustainable Wellnessby Gary Jaffe on November 4, 2013↔It’s called the Pico de Gallo Quinoa Salad because it combines the fresh, tasty ingredients of pico de gallo with quinoa. It earns extra awesome points because it’s super filling (quinoa is actual...

There are still many Austinites in need of help after the devastating flooding in the area last week.

We highly encourage you to support, in any way possible, your fellow community members in need.

Below is more information on how you can help:

How to give and receive help for Central Texas flood victims Where to get helpThe city of Austin says residents who need lodging and other help can go to the Dove Springs Recreation Center at 5801 Ainez Drive or call 311.

Be safe and enjoy the rain today Austin!

'Study Shows Walking May Decrease Risk of Breast Cancer for Women'

The American Cancer Society recently released a study* stating that seven or more hours of walking a week can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.

Most people already know physical activity can lead to a significant enrichment in our comprehensive health, in women and men alike.

HOWEVER, knowing and doing are two different things.

KinetiCore Fitness would like to encourage the women of Austin to get out this month and walk at least an hour a day. If not for your own personal health, then for the 232,000 women each year that are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Remember, you live in Austin....where a walking adventure is just around the corner!

*http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/22/10/1906.short

Rain has become a pervasive topic in Austin over the last few days and has left some local fitness lovers asking this:

"Is it safe to workout in the rain?"

The answer may surprise you.

Should You Exercise on a Rainy Day? Even the buffest of fitness buffs might be deterred from going for a run or bike ride in the rain. It’s understandable. After all, being cold and wet is no fun, and slippery pavement and soggy trails can certainly pose a risk. However, new research indicates that working out in the rain may actually...

Hang in there, it's Wednesday!

Happy Monday folks!

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful Fall weather.

What’s more important: an extra hour of sleep or getting up early to exercise?

The answer may surprise many of you...

Ask Well: Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers’ questions about fitness.

Today we would like to share a story by Carolyn Lindell, of the Austin American-Statesman. Lindell breaks down the importance of stretching before doing yard work such as gardening.

Especially as individuals age, it is increasingly important to take proactive steps to reduce wear-and-tear on your body, and decrease the risk of serious injury.

"Now [Jenny Stocker] starts each day, on the floor, doing exercises for about 15 minutes. She has new “garden tools” to use, such as a tennis ball, a rolling pin, elastic bands and stability ball. (She’s delighted that most of these items are, coincidentally, green.)"

"We are gardening athletes" -Jenny Stocker

Stretch, exercise to protect the body before gardening Pruning, digging, weeding, shoveling, lifting — gardening can be as brutal on the body as a contact sport.

Internet memes are all the rage right now on social media. They elicit a wide range of emotions, from amusement to hope.

Unfortunately there is a rising amount of so-called "motivational" fitness memes that if actually followed and believed, can have a severely negative impact on how one approaches wellness and fitness.

Here are just a few examples of these irresponsible, yet supposedly "motivational," memes:

The 6 Most Shockingly Irresponsible "Fitspiration" Photos The Reembody blog, up to this point, has been a thoughtful exploration of human movement, a subject about which I am extremely passionate. Today, however, I'm mad and I'm going to tell you why. I h...