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Offseason Training for Runner
Running in the winter is less than comfortable. Even the most hardcore runners must admit that freezing fingertips and cold ears are enough to make you question your desire to run. Sure, you can go to
Weights Don’t Stunt Growth
Big gyms typically don’t allow kids to join and roam around without direct supervision. That makes sense, since many of the machines and weights are dangerous. Kids could drop something heavy on the
4 Holiday Eating Strategies
Facebook-squareInstagramTwitter-square The holidays are a time to enjoy yourself, slack off from work a little, and see family or friends. If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s a time of stress an
How Drinking Hurts Weight Loss Goals
Generally speaking, when people try to lose weight, the first thing that goes is sugar. Junk foods that are high in sugar are the most obviously unhealthy thing in your diet. Plus, they taste great an
Why Am I Sore?
If you’re just starting a workout routine for the first time or coming back to the gym after a short break, you’ll likely be stiff and sore after your first workout. Over time your body gets used
What Did You Eat Yesterday?
Your diet is important for a number of reasons that go beyond weight loss. For example, there’s some evidence that reducing the amount of saturated and trans fats you eat can reduce the risk of hear
The Dreaded Plateau
Achieving your fitness goals is a great feeling. Losing your progress sucks. But staying the same for a long period of time can be pure torture. Stagnation in fitness is a real problem and one that yo
What is the DASH Diet?
High blood pressure is a common and dangerous health problem. Over time, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, so it’s important to keep it in check. When you go to the doctor, they measure
Summer Weight Loss Tips
The summer can be the hardest or easiest season to lose weight, depending on how you look at it. The motivation to slim down increases with each layer of clothing that you shed as summer approaches. A
To Age Well, Eat Less
Humans were not meant to live forever, but average lifespan has increased dramatically in the developed world over the past 100 years or so. Advances in technology, healthcare and education all contri
Treat Yourself
Perhaps you’ve been in a situation where you’re trying to be strict with your spending and only buy essential goods, but you see something on Amazon.com or in the store that you can’t resist. Or
Take A Hike
The average person living in a developed Western nation spends 90% of their time indoors, according to a study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Cities. That number has risen for decades, and does
