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    Quiet Strength Cover

    Tony Dungy's memoir, "Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life," has now reached 1,000,000 copies in print.


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    Tony Dungy: Quiet Strength.

    To hear NFL coach Tony Dungy talk about his decision to write "Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life," click the play button.


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    Be Happy and Healthy

      Hello to all who read this article , This is my first time  writing in , I am a  " Healthy and  Happy " 60 year old  enjoying life to the fullest , I teach a strength N stretch class every morning and that starts my day , I...

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    Phyllis Rogers

    Good news! There is a fountain of youth, but it requires you getting off the couch!


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    Strength Training Techniques for Active Adults

    Strength training programs in active adult communities like Lake Ashton is one of the best features about being a resident. The activity director at Lake Ashton always has something fun for us to do, but we all need to keep fit so...

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    Oh, My Aching Knees!

    Staying in shape at middle age can be challenging because it’s no secret that as we grow older, our body parts start to deteriorate.  Take the knees for example.  Did you know women are five to 10 times more likely than men to suffer a...

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    "It's Like Legal Steroids"

    Stop running and start lifting. That's the message from a UF orthopedic surgeon and researcher who spent 20 years developing a unique weightlifting machine. He says it helps you gain strength more quickly and you only have to work out once a week!


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    Retirement: Finally pursuing your favorite hobbies.

    “I LOVE the life after 55!” This seems to be the catch phrase here amongst retirees in Central Florida.  The reasons for loving retirement seem to cover a lot of areas, including waking up at anytime, not answering to anybody, and most...

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    Bearded Lady's Message of Love

    After being ashamed of her beard for most of her life, Vivian Wheeler says she now realizes her unusual facial hair is a part of God's plan for her. Find out how she has found strength and peace in a world of pointed fingers.


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    Get Fit, Become a Better Driver

    Can exercise make you a better driver? If you're putting off getting in shape, there are other reasons to hit the gym than just dropping a few unwanted pounds.


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    Living in Tony Dungy's Shadow

    It's been over a year since Tony Dungy won the Super Bowl. But in the meantime he's written the children's book, "You Can Do It!," a story about his younger brother, Linden.


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    The Veterans of Motocross

    It's the ultimate motorized highwire act, requiring lightning-fast reflexes, incredible strength and stamina, and nerves of steel. For decades, motocross has been a young man's extreme sport. It's still extreme, but suddenly there's gray hair everywhere.


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    Lynn Tracey

    The year 2006 was a year filled with obstacles, but Lynn Tracey walked right past them. Even after the loss of her mother and a knee injury, Tracey went on to become America's best race walker over the age of 50.


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    MenScience Dispels Nutrition Myths

    1. Brown Eggs are Better - FALSE. Eggshells have absolutely nothing to do with eggs' nutritional value - nor does it reflect on the quality, flavor or cooking - it just depends on the breed of the hen. With 13 vitamins and minerals and only 75 calories,...

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    Best Week Ever?

    By leading the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl win, 52-year-old Tony Dungy became the first African American coach to win the championship. And he joined only two others to win the Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach.


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    Terry Roach

    Amazingly, senior athlete Terry Roach turned her major injuries into inspiration for competing. She's a walking medical miracle that has overcome the worst to become the best.


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    Ellington Darden

    The man who changed the way ordinary people work out is still revolutionizing the fitness industry. Only this time, he's focusing on exercisers like himself -- those over 50.


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    Winning the Battle and the War: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child

    He seems so cute and funny most of the time.  My four-year-old son has a sense of humor that can truly make his daddy laugh.  His vocabulary is advanced, his smile can light up any room and there are times that having a conversation with him...

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    Tupperware Eagles

    Hello Again Growing Bolder Faithful, I just finished Don Felder's highly entertaining new book about the Eagles, Heaven and Hell. There are some gems for central Florida music history buffs. Felder had some early friendships with "Tommy" Petty, Duane...

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    Managing Major Change Successfully

    Creating Positive Change in spite of Crisis  By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach   Change... it is a part of life that we don’t like to face.  Oh we may speculate on what it would be...

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    Launching your Young Adult into the 'Real World'

      Parenting Launch Sequence Managing the change of letting go of children so they can launch into a successful life as young adults   By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach...

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    Practical Solutions to solve Stress

      Moving Beyond the Pressures & Problems of Life- A Stress & Burnout Recovery Guide   By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach   Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed with...

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    93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing Record

    It was a rough winter for Banana George Blair, the most famous water skier in history. The oldest-ever barefoot skier ever battled a severe case of pneumonia that left him bedridden and weak. But the 93-year-old wasn’t ready to give up the sport he loved.


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    5 minute workout

    Not being the most motivated person in the world, I developed my own work-out regime. I call it the 5-MININUTE WORK OUT. I do it 5 times a week. (I thought 7 times a week would be overkill.) The beauty of my fitness routine is that you can always find 5...

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    Fast Forwards -- Old Age is a Gift

    How do you feel about every passing birthday? One of the hottest e-mails making the Internet rounds tackles the tough topic, and has some inspirational words to get you smiling!


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    9 Steps to Physical Fitness

    It's never too late to get in shape and the time to start is now. Step one is to consult with your doctor to get an exercise routine tailored to your needs and physical condition. Then follow these Growing Bolder Fitness tips.


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    Dealing with Difficult People

      Dealing with Difficult Relationships Building Strength and Setting Boundaries   By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach     Do the closest people to you bring great joy or deep pain? ...

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    Watching Tiger Win On Two Wheels

    Blog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?


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    What Would You Do For Your Son?

    After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...

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    Give These Guys a Medal

    It takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.


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    4 Steps to raising Successful Kids

    What do Successful Kids really N.E.E.D? The 4 key strategies of highly effective parenting   By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach   Hundreds of times I’ve been asked questions after talk...

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    What are your hopes for the year as we enter 2008?

    Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.



 

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