Going for a Run? Don’t Worry (as much) About Water Intake

Going for a Run? Don’t Worry (as much) About Water Intake

Last week I came across a study done by the Loyola University Health System that examined running and hydration. How much fluid is too much? The study suggests that nearly half of all recreational runners are drinking too much, which puts them at a greater risk of...
6 Ways to Never Miss a Workout

6 Ways to Never Miss a Workout

The alarm went off, the pillow feels good - and you're falling back asleep. A little voice inside your head is quietly telling you to get up, but somehow you manage to justify ten more minutes, then ten more minutes, and finally...ten more minutes. By the time your...
Inertia: A Couch Potato’s Biggest Battle

Inertia: A Couch Potato’s Biggest Battle

Exercise and eating well - a couple things that make us look and feel good. It's universally agreed that these two things have the potential to help us:         reach an optimal body weight decrease bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol reduce...
3 Ways to Tackle Belly Fat

3 Ways to Tackle Belly Fat

A little jiggle through the middle is a bit, shall we say, uncomfortable for anyone. No matter how “rebel” you are with your diet, extra belly fat does a body no good. So, how do you lose it? AVOID Fat Free Labels: A lot of diet foods boast their product as fat free....
The Nutrient Every Endurance Athlete Needs

The Nutrient Every Endurance Athlete Needs

If you're a runner, triathlete, or anyone who works out regularly for long periods of time, there is no doubt you've started a workout only to feel fatigued, run down, or maybe even feeling the onset of a cold. A lot of factors can contribute to this, including sleep...
Strike These Poses for a Tighter Tush

Strike These Poses for a Tighter Tush

There's never really a bad time to focus on tightening up the old backside, is there? Our gluteus maximus is a really big muscle, and to make it work and look it's best, it needs the cooperation of a few smaller muscles in the vicinity.  Give one or all of these...
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