From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Eat to Run

February 27, 2009 Diet & Fitness

If you consider yourself a dedicated runner, then you may want to take a second look at the amount of calories you consume per day. Serious runners need to eat…lots. The sad truth is that most runners simply don’t eat enough causing fatigue and serious physical problems. While most people may be avoiding carbohydrates, as [...]

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How Much Water Do Runners Need?

February 26, 2009 Diet & Fitness

While it’s no secret that athletes need to keep hydrated, make sure that you aren’t drinking too much water. Is it possible to drink too much water? In fact, it is. Overhydration can be just as serious as dehydration. In fact, too much water can be deadly. Hyponatraemia is the direct cause of too much [...]

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Dark Chocolate for Runners?

February 25, 2009 Diet & Fitness

It’s every runner’s dream – a prescription for a healthy diet that includes dark chocolate. Far more than a simple dream, dark chocolate is actually great for a runner’s diet. While this sweet shouldn’t be consumed in excess, it does offer some amazing nutritional benefits.   Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants. These antioxidants can [...]

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How to Start Running

February 24, 2009 Fitness

Each spring, hundreds of runners hit the streets in search of a stronger body. For new runners, heading out for the first time can be exhausting. If you are curious about running, there are a few tried and true tricks that will help you get those feet on the ground in record time. First, you [...]

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Protein Powder Side Effects?

February 23, 2009 Body Building

That small dose of powder that you throw into your favourite shake may seem harmless, but there are lots of protein powder side effects to think about. This is not to say that protein powder doesn’t have its place, but it never hurts to know about both the pros and cons of this ingredient. For [...]

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Bodybuilding Supplement Diet

February 22, 2009 Body Building

While bodybuilding supplements can really help your body, it is important that you know how to use these supplements properly. Adding the wrong amount of supplements to your diet can result in bad weight gain. Instead, pay attention to your body and your particular program. Bodybuilding supplements help to provide your body with the nutrients [...]

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