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Endurance Training Isn't as Terrible as It Sounds!

What is Endurance Training? Hey Y'all, let's dive right into it! Endurance training is a form of physical exercise that focuses on improving your aerobic fitness, strength, and stamina. It's an important component of any person's (athlete or not) fitness routine and it can help improve overall performance in everyday life.  Endurance training can help you increase your energy levels and improve your ability to perform activities for longer periods of time. Additionally, it can help you build muscle, reduce fat, and improve your cardiovascular health.  Common types of endurance training include: running  cycling  swimming  circuit training.  Whether you're an athlete or just looking to get in shape, endurance training is an essential part of any workout program. The Benefits of Endurance Training Endurance training is an effective way to improve overall physical fitness while also helping to reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as heart disea...

A Grandparent's Guide to Kid's Slang

Say What Now??  Hey Everybody! I came across an engrossing article by Matthew Swenson the other day that I'd like to share with y'all. It's about interpreting and understanding younger kids' or even your own grandkid's slang.  Quite an informative and enjoyable read.     Each Generation Has its Own Lingo  by Matthew Swenson Much to the chagrin of anyone from the Buckeye State, "Ohio" is slang for a putdown on today's school playgrounds. The good news is that this unique replacement for "the worst" probably won't stick. Such is the nature of slang. Each generation has its own vernacular, much of which doesn't make sense. How children pick up the terms may be a bit dubious and many so-called new words have roots dating back centuries or even millennia. In general, this early form of youthful expression is meant in good fun. "Humans are incredibly creative. We love to toy around with language," says Grant Barrett, a noted lingu...