Exercise – Clarks Condensed

Fun Group Game Ideas for Kids: Easy and Exciting Activities for Any Occasion

Cindy Maudsley — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:33:08 +0000

Looking for ways to keep kids active and entertained in a group? These fun and simple group game ideas for kids are perfect for parties, classrooms, or playdates. Group games are a fantastic way for kids to socialize, burn energy, and build teamwork skills. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a school activity, or just a backyard playdate, having a list of engaging group games…

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Capture the Flag Rules: A Simple Guide for Kids and Adults

Cindy Maudsley — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:42:20 +0000

Looking for a fun outdoor game that gets everyone moving? Capture the Flag is a classic team game full of strategy, excitement, and adventure. Capture the Flag has been a favorite outdoor game for generations, perfect for schoolyards, summer camps, or family gatherings. The game is easy to set up, encourages teamwork, and guarantees plenty of fun for kids and adults alike.

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Aaptiv App Review – Is it Worth It?

Katie Clark — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Aaptiv is an amazing fitness app for people who want to feel like they have a personal trainer in their pocket. Here is my experience after using it for a few years. You can also learn how to get 10% off your subscription PLUS a 30 day free trial with Aaptiv. A few months ago, I discovered an app called “Aaptiv” and decided to try out the 30-day free trial. I’ve used a lot of…

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Survival Guide: How to Survive a Day at The Park

Cindy Maudsley — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:22:35 +0000

Going to a playground or park is a rite of passage for all children. It is a classic activity that is free and hopefully close by to where you live. And there is always a reason to spend time outside. Just cleaned the kitchen and don’t feel like it getting dirtied up again by serving your family lunch? Head to the park! Wanting to make mommy friends while your little ones play?

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5 Important Benefits of Walking During Pregnancy

Cindy Maudsley — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:17:40 +0000

Before I became pregnant I led an active lifestyle that included going to the gym several times a week. But then the morning sickness hit. Nausea and fatigue forced me to be on the couch most of the day for almost three months straight. Let’s just say that I was pretty sedentary during that time. It didn’t take long to lose my desire to exercise – yet I knew how important it is to maintain some…

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7 Tips for People Who Hate Exercising

Katie Clark — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 23:37:22 +0000

Not a fan of exercising? Here are 7 tips for people who hate exercising. It might make it a little easier! This post brought to you by Famous Footwear. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Clarks Condensed. Since Jack started preschool, we’ve been a little bit better about going to the gym. His preschool is about 20 minutes from our house, and the gym we go to is just up…

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How Accurate is the FitBit Charge?

Katie Clark — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:41:35 +0000

Well, after seeing how much you all seemed to enjoy my Ultimate FitBit Guide, I thought I’d share a little experiment I did recently with my FitBit Charge. As I mentioned in my other post, my FitBit Charge does not pick up steps when I am pushing a shopping cart or a stroller. This was annoying when I finally realized it – because those are well-earned steps! Wristband FitBits track by…

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Must-Know Tips for Exercise During Pregnancy

Katie Clark — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:49:15 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sports Authority for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Sleep or exercise? Most pregnant women would pick sleep. I know I often wanted to. However, experts will agree on this – exercising during pregnancy can make a difference. There are plenty of benefits – including less back pain, oft times an easier labor, more energy…

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Water Exercise During Pregnancy

Katie Clark — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:31:02 +0000

I’m excited to have Kaitlin Gardner from An Apple Per Day guest posting for me today! Kaitlin has a wonderful blog, and when she asked if she could write a guest post about water exercises for pregnant women, I jumped right on it. During my pregnancy with Jack, I LOVED aqua aerobics and aqua Zumba, and I did them up until a few days before Jack was born. Kaitlin has some great simple water…

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Eight Awesome Online Fitness Challenges

Katie Clark — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 19:45:00 +0000

Looking for a little extra motivation to get healthier this year? Here are eight awesome and effective online fitness challenges to help kick your motivation into high gear. I’ve heard time and time again that one of the best ways to keep your goals is to make yourself accountable to someone else. This is particularly true when it comes to fitness and weight loss goals. In my own experience…

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