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
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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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Whey Protein and Weight Loss
Does it seem like you have tried everything and you just can’t get those extra pounds to drop off? Like you are exercising and trying to eat right and that darn scale just continues to display a number that tells you all your efforts have been in vain? Well, here
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What Protein Should I Eat?
So now that we talked about why protein can be a strong battle ax you can wheel to give you the health and energy you need, the next step is to figure out the right sources. And what are those sources? Well let’s not waste time…. The best sources are
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Battling for Your Life with a Sword Called Protein
Two gladiators enter an arena. The crowds are roaring and thirsting for blood. While these two proud warriors enter, only one will leave. They have similar combat training, similar intelligence, and both years of war experience having survived countless battles. They have faced serious injuries and deep bouts of anxiety
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What does spaghetti sauce have to do with overcoming the plateau effect of working out? Malcolm Gladwell, author of the Tipping Point, talks about a man that understood the importance of variety that led to an additional $600 million dollars in the spaghetti sauce industry. Just like Howard Moskowitz we
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