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Marsh column: Wearing a mask is socially responsible
Social responsibility. That’s what my brother in the Netherlands calls it. So many things during COVID-19 make no sense, but we must accept that we ...
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Ester Marsh column: How do I stay fit through the holidays?
The holidays can be a scary time of the year, especially during this pandemic. It is difficult to have a “normal” schedule due to the ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, November 29, 2020 12:00 am
Health
Ester Marsh column: Eat sensibly with Thanksgiving just a few days away
Don’t blow your diet with Thanksgiving! You finally got back on a schedule of working out and eating better and here we are, just a ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, November 22, 2020 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh column: Why rest is so important
Week four of our Strong Challenge focused on rest. Sometimes when we get into the swing of things, we get worried that when we take ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, November 15, 2020 12:00 am
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Marsh column: If you have knee replacement, do your exercises
At least four people I know have had knee replacement surgery in the past six months. And I have dealt with a lot more who ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, November 8, 2020 12:00 am
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Marsh column: My, what a crazy year this has been
We can all agree that 2020 is and has been the craziest year ever. We just went back one hour, had Halloween and a blue ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, November 1, 2020 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh column: Are you in need of a slight push?
Are you in need of a slight push to get moving? Getting out of a habit makes it so much harder to get back into ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh column: What is blood pressure?
Today, I will be talking about blood pressure. Getting your blood pressure checked is a requirement each visit at your doctor’s office. So, what is considered ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, October 18, 2020 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh column: What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is in every cell in the body and is used to build healthy cells and some vital hormones. A common misconception is that skinny ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:00 am
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What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is in every cell in the body and is used to build healthy cells and some vital hormones. A common misconception is that skinny ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh column: Keep checkups with your doctor, lower your triglycerides
I hope you keep your preventative checkups with your doctor(s). In this crazy time, some people think it’s better to “wait.” However, preventative check-ups are imperative ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, October 4, 2020 12:00 am
Health
Ester Marsh column: Start slowly and be consistent
By Ester Marsh For the Salisbury Post You finally made the decision to start working out after the quarantine and you really are “feeling it.” ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, September 27, 2020 12:00 am
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Marsh column: Y finally open again
Hallelujah! Phase 2.5 is here! As most of you know, I have been saying that exercise is essential not only the body but also the ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, September 6, 2020 12:00 am
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Posture, balance go hand in hand
Balance is so important in your life. Not only balance between work, pleasure, relaxation, family and friends, but balance as in not falling — to ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, August 30, 2020 12:00 am
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Get your ‘stretch on’
Too many people do not know how important flexibility is. The American College of Sports medicine (ACSM) recommends to do flexibility exercises at least two ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, August 23, 2020 12:00 am
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Put a little more ‘umph’ into your workouts
Resistance exercise should be included in your workouts training each major muscle group two or three days each week using a variety of exercises and ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, August 16, 2020 12:00 am
Health
Ester Marsh column — Regular exercise routine
Have you been able to get in a regular exercise routine? Having phase 2 extended for another five weeks is absolutely challenging. We finally have ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, August 9, 2020 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh column: Look to the future and be positive
Where to begin when you have been inactive the last 4 months? I have had numerous people reach out to me and ask where and ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh column: Weight gain during COVID-19
Are you one of those who gained excess weight during these past three to four months? I’ve heard of people gaining anywhere from a few ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, July 12, 2020 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh column: Write down why you’re thankful
I was watching a documentary called #Anne Frank Parallel Stories on Netflix. It talked about her diary and other children who survived the Holocaust. I ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, July 5, 2020 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh column: Hang in there
With all the great challenges that are going on, I want to continue to focus on how to stay active and healthy through this continued ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh column: YMCA slowly opening for classes
The YMCA’s Phase 1 is starting Monday. I hope everyone is doing well and continuing to move, stay healthy and connected. I know I am ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, May 31, 2020 12:07 am
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Ester Marsh: Always warm up before your stretching routine
Happy Easter! He has risen indeed! I hope everyone is doing well and hanging in there. The best way to get through this social distancing ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, April 12, 2020 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Marsh column: Home workout
The Salisbury Post and the YMCA want you to stay active and healthy during this statewide quarantine. As I mentioned in last week’s article, the ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, April 5, 2020 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh column: Staying active (and sane) through the pandemic
By Ester Marsh For the Salisbury Post None of us have ever dealt with anything like the current pandemic, and I hope we never have ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh column: The power of positivity
With the holidays right around the corner, what better than the gift of positivity! In this day and time, many people have lost their way ...
by Ester Marsh, Sunday, November 17, 2019 11:58 pm
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Ester Marsh: Sunday is the 10th anniversary of the Buck Hurley Triathlon
On Sunday , the J.F. Hurley Family YMCA is hosting its 10th annual Buck Hurley Triathlon presented by Cloninger Ford and Toyota. Ten years! The triathlon is ...
by Ester Marsh, Monday, April 29, 2019 12:00 am
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Ester Marsh: Are you hydrated?
With this crazy weather ranging from very warm to pretty cold this past Saturday, it’s hard and confusing to stay hydrated. Do you hydrate enough? ...