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Lost 55 Pounds, Feels 20 Years Younger

Lost 55 Pounds, Feels 20 Years Younger

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We asked avid Fluid Runner Judy V. to tell us about her health journey and how Fluid Running has helped her along the way. – Jennifer Conroyd I started Fluid Running in 2012 after a friend introduced me to it.  I immediately fell in love with the exercise, and it has helped me recover from several injuries…

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Adaptive Athlete, Para-triathlete and Fluid Runner

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From living with Lymphedema, a broken toe, ankle fusion surgery and eventually having to have  his leg amputated from the knee down, triathlete Jeff Davis shares with us how Fluid Running  helped him stay fit through all of it!– Jennifer Conroyd I started playing basketball and baseball in elementary school. In high school, I switched…

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Fluid Running vs. Aqua Jogging

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Seven things you need to know. Fluid Running is not the same thing as aqua jogging.  Both exercises are performed in water and may appear similar, but there are significant differences between them.  An on-line search of aqua jogging shows dozens of articles (and videos) about how to run in the pool. However, each one…

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How Fluid Running Helps with Weight Loss

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Most people understand that exercise is important for weight loss and promotes a healthy lifestyle. But for those who are overweight, especially severely overweight, exercise can be difficult and even painful. It can be frustrating to hear that you need to exercise to lose weight when exercising feels impossible. The solution to this frustrating cycle…

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Reduce Inflammation with Fluid Running

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Introduction Can deep water exercise help with symptoms of acute or chronic inflammation?  Whether you are dealing with sore muscles, injury, osteoarthritis, lymphedema, POTS, fibromyalgia or other forms of inflammation, getting in the water might be your best bet. Learn how the properties found in deep water such as buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and viscosity (resistance)…

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Deep water running vs land running

The Benefits of Fluid Running vs. Land Running

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The verdict is in, Fluid Running is as good for you as land running, and often it’s even better.  Deep water running vs. land running We get a lot of runners asking us about Fluid Running.  The questions generally go something like this: “Do I get the same benefits from Fluid Running as I would…

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Exercising with Knee Pain

Exercise with Knee Pain

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Types of knee pain There are different types of knee pain, and it’s essential to try to distinguish between them.  You will generally know if you have torn a ligament or an ACL or caused structural damage to your knee.  In those cases, the pain cannot be ignored and is an important signal for your…

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Understanding Hydrostatic Pressure

Understanding Hydrostatic Pressure

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Hydrostatic pressure defined “Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest due to the force of gravity. It’s the pressure you feel when you dive to the bottom of a swimming pool. Hydrostatic is a word used to refer to a fluid that is not in motion. So, hydrostatic pressure means the…

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Unique Benefits of Deep Water Running with the Fluid Running® Method—Part I

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by Sinead St. John Thornton Fluid Running® Health & Fitness Editor, Certified Fluid Running® Instructor, RRCA-Certified Running Coach Virtually Anyone Can Sprint. That’s right. Sprint. Remember going at top speed? The exhilaration, the satisfaction at going all out? When was the last time you felt that and didn’t worry about falling, pulling a muscle, or…

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