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Justin KanalakisFebruary 4, 2020
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Justin KanalakisJanuary 20, 2020
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Justin KanalakisDecember 20, 2019
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Justin KanalakisNovember 26, 2019
Why Should You Work Out in the Pool?
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Justin KanalakisNovember 19, 2019
Is Anaerobic or Aerobic Exercise Better for You?
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Justin KanalakisNovember 15, 2019
Get Ready for the Forma Gym Turkey Trot!
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Justin KanalakisNovember 8, 2019
Is it Better to Work Out in the Morning or at Night?
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Justin KanalakisOctober 8, 2019
The Benefits of Working with A Fitness Coach
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Justin KanalakisAugust 5, 2019
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Justin KanalakisJune 25, 2019
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Justin KanalakisMay 20, 2019
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Take the guesswork out of your workouts with a fitness wearable! Fitness wearables monitor your…
Justin KanalakisApril 21, 2019
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Justin KanalakisApril 3, 2019
Why You Need a Fitness Community
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Justin KanalakisMarch 29, 2019
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Justin KanalakisMarch 4, 2019
3 Group Fitness Classes You Haven’t Tried—But Definitely Should
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Justin KanalakisFebruary 4, 2019
Knock Out Stress with these 5 Exercises for Busy Moms
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Justin KanalakisJanuary 21, 2019
The Top Benefits of Working Out After 50
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Justin KanalakisJanuary 14, 2019
Building Your Booty: Part 2
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Justin KanalakisDecember 24, 2018
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Justin KanalakisNovember 27, 2018
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Justin KanalakisOctober 31, 2018
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Justin KanalakisOctober 8, 2018
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Justin KanalakisAugust 10, 2018
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Justin KanalakisAugust 7, 2018
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Justin KanalakisAugust 1, 2018
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Justin KanalakisMay 21, 2018
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Justin KanalakisMay 21, 2018