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20 Minute Bodyweight Exercises

20-Minute Bodyweight Workout

By Alissa Rumsey | August 7, 2015

While I love my gym, it is the last place I want to be on a beautiful summer day. With the amazing weather we’ve been having here in NYC (barely any humidity!!) I’ve been taking my workouts outdoors. This circuit hits all the major muscle groups, and can be done in 20 minutes. Keep moving…

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Why Do We Get Hangry? The Science Behind The Emotion.

By Alissa Rumsey | June 22, 2015

Have you ever been overdue for a meal, and felt anger, restlessness, or anxiety? Then you’ve experienced hanger: hunger + anger. This is such a common occurrence that the term “hangry” was coined. While it is a catchy expression, I was curious: is there actually any science behind this phenomenon? Or is it just an…

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