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Friday, January 25, 2013

Local Gym Gets Props From Trappe Chiropractor

Dr. Swede complements the MaxOut Strength Studio in Limerick.

Have you found that you are too busy to keep that New Year's resolution? There is still plenty of time to get that fitness routine back on track, busy or not. Dr. Douglas Swede, of Swede Family Chiropractic in Trappe, is a very busy man. He sees a lot of clients, and is interested in making as many people "healthy" as he can in one single day. His time is precious to him. To find a workout that would truly work into his busy schedule was a tough task. But, once he tried MaxOut Strength Studio in Limerick, he was hooked. "[MaxOut] allows for more time in my schedule," said Swede. "Being more fit, being stronger. It's a no brainer, give them a call." He said having more time in his day is crucial to his business. "Having more time means I …

Friday, October 12, 2012

Not Just for Kids: Get a Workout at Montco Area Playgrounds

Playground fun doesn’t have to be reserved for kids. Adults can enjoy these outdoor play spaces too—and get a great workout at the same time.

Getting a good workout doesn’t require being stuck in a gym during the late summer heat or those deliciously crisp fall days that follow. To change things up a bit in your workout routine, consider making use of a free and easily accessible resource: your local playground. While playgrounds themselves are nothing new, in recent years, adults are returning to them in greater numbers—and not just to entertain their kids. Thanks to the rise in popularity of outdoor boot camps, which often make use of equipment available in parks and playgrounds, many adults are taking a second look at playgrounds as an affordable way to exercise their inner child and outer adult—and make exercising seem less like a chore and more (dare we say it?) fun. …

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