Anyone who has suffered an injury can attest to the feelings of weakness, low motivation, and pain. Many still believe to rest and not move is to heal and by doing any exercise they will re-injure or cause worse damage but that could not be further from the truth. This
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10 things to do when all the gym machines are full
Monday night. The gym is so packed you can’t even get on the bad machines. What do you do? 10 things to do when all the gym machines are packed Last night at the gym there were so many people there I couldn’t get on any machine. I waited for
Continue reading »Can Distance Running Be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
There are a lot of people who think running is damaging to your overall health. They say things like: Running causes inflammation and chronic stress. Running makes you weak. Running makes you crave simple carbs, which inevitably make you fat. Running, like any form of exercise, isn’t perfect and certainly has
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Keep the winter chills at bay!!
Baby It’s cold outside. When the mercury plummets, the days get shorter and the night gets longer as the sun rises late and sets early. All of us want to stay home and sit by the fireplace. While it might be enticing to stay indoors, there is no reason to
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The Best Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are not simply the outdoor gear store’s way to get you to spend more money in their store. Trekking poles actually serve a purpose, and can help make your next hiking adventure much more enjoyable. I know there are some hikers, experienced or not, who never have nor
Continue reading »Keep Your Skin Moisturized and Glowing
Winter is no fun for skin. Although there are many things about the Fall that I absolutely LOVE, my skin definitely begs to differ. The cool and crisp temperatures certainly make it easy to sleep at night, but they also tend to turn my skin into a dry and flakey
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Best Hula Hoops For Beginners
When most people think of exercising, thoughts of treadmills, gym machines and bicycles might pop into the head as a first thought. These ideas can also bring about a feeling of dread. After all, traditional exercise as we know it can often feel like more of a chore than a
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A Guide to the Most Popular Sports Supplements
Even if you don’t have aspirations of becoming the next Mr. or Ms. Olympia, or aren’t vying for a spot on the Olympic team for the opportunity to show Usain Bolt how it’s done, there are many reasons athletes are seeking out that “edge” that will help them accomplish their
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Strength Training for Running
The majority of the runners I’ve trained have one thing in common. They neglect lower body strength training because they don’t want to fatigue their legs. I can understand that thought process… “I’m about to run 5 miles, so why would I do ANY LEG WORK EVER?” Truth is, NOTHING
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Nutrients That Improve Your Mood
It’s no secret that eating better improves your mood. It only makes sense that if you are eating better you will also feel better. However life tends to get in the way, and when you are feeling stressed, depressed or sad you might not eat as healthy as you should.
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