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How to Embrace the Hygge Lifestyle

The winter weather with rain and lack of sunlight can leave many people feeling cold and depressed.

Exercise, nutritious food and plenty of sleep are all good ways of boosting your mood. But adding an atmosphere of peaceful, contented cosiness is also a great method of boost the festive spirit.

The Danes have turned this creation of cosiness into an art form and the word that describes this atmosphere of contentment is ‘hygge’.
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Build Leg Strength with Hill Running

Hill running is often thought of by weightlifters as an activity for those cardio freaks who pound the treadmill instead of sweating on the squat rack.

But hill running has great benefits for strength sports enthusiasts too, being a top workout for all the main muscle groups in the lower body.

Running up and down hills is tough on the thighs. Quads, hamstrings, calves and glutes can all get a great workout from this simple exercise. It is also good for strengthening the gastrocnemius and hip flexors. Read More

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