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## [Using Exercise to Reduce Stress](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/usingexercisetoreducestress)

A stress response is elicited anytime a stressor is present (Chu et al., 2022). However, stress is...

<https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/whatisthemostimportantmodeofexercise>

## [What is the Most Important Mode of Exercise?](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/whatisthemostimportantmodeofexercise)

Sounds like a trick question, right? In general, any mode of exercise will reap health benefits...

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## [Metabolism and Energy Balance](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/metabolismandenergybalance)

Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are used in the body for energy. Depending on the...

<https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/nutrienttiming>

## [Nutrient Timing: How Properly Timed Macronutrients Can Impact Your Workouts](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/nutrienttiming)

The timing of nutrient intake is important to consider whether it is before, during, or after a...

<https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/neuroplasticity>

## [Neuroplasticity](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/neuroplasticity)

Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to adapt or change through growth...

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## [How to Exercise Safely in High Humidity](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/howtoexercisesafelyinhighhumidity)

It’s mid-April already and the temperatures will be soaring before we know it! I live in Minnesota,...

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## [Insulin Dependence and Exercise](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/insulindependenceandexercise)

If you or someone you know has diabetes, exercise can be scary. Common thoughts like, "Have I eaten...

<https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/mentalbenefitsofstretching>

## [Mental Benefits of Stretching](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/mentalbenefitsofstretching)

Last week we talked about how stretching counts as physical activity because you are intentionally...

<https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/use-stretching-to-improve-strength-and-balance>

## [Use Stretching to Improve Strength and Balance](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/use-stretching-to-improve-strength-and-balance)

Up to this point, we have covered the importance of regular physical activity to prevent many...

<https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/aging-and-muscles-the-importance-of-regular-physical-activity>

## [Aging and Muscles: The Importance of Regular Physical Activity](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/aging-and-muscles-the-importance-of-regular-physical-activity)

I’m sure we would all like to believe that the muscles we have worked to achieve to this point in...

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