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All You Need to Know About Weighted Exercises

Many people dream of having healthy bodies with toned muscles that help them look and feel good. Getting fit and having the body of your dreams is a long, yet, rewarding journey. The only way you can get a toned body with strong muscles is…
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Mental Tricks to Get You Through a Tough Run

Sometimes a run feels hard from the start—maybe you didn't sleep well the night before or you've had a stressful day at work. Other times, the difficulty sneaks up on you. Things started out okay, but now you're barely halfway through and…
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Walking Is Sometimes Faster than Running Uphill

There was a time, in my younger days, when I thought I would never walk during a run. I abandoned that philosophy about two-thirds of the way up a mountain in Slovenia, where I was competing in the 2010 World Mountain Running Championships.…
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4 Unique Pre-Run Warm Up Activities

If you're a regular runner, you know the importance of warming up before you go out. Warming up allows your muscles and body to wake up. The stretching and light activities help your body get used to being active. The benefits you receive…
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Sports Nutrition: What Runners Should Be Eating

As a runner, you often wonder whether to eat whole grains, fruits, carbs, or proteins after a workout. By knowing what to eat and when to eat it, you can have an edge when running. The proper diet will build up your stamina and make you…
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How to Dress for Cold Weather Running

Cold weather doesn't mean that you have to banish yourself to the treadmill all winter long. Thanks to new technology in winter running clothes, runners no longer have to trudge through outdoor winter runs wearing lots of heavy and…
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Runners, Injuries & Nutrition

Runners get injured. Seems like it’s part of the deal. Be it a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or a pulled muscle, the questions arise: What can I eat to recover faster? Would more vitamins be helpful? What about…
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Midlife Weight Gain

“I used to be skinny when I was a runner in college. Look at me now. My BMI says I am “obese.” “I’ve always been able to manage my weight by eating a little less and exercising a little more. Since I turned 50, that’s not working for me…
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Why does it feel like you run faster in the dark?

The clocks went back over the weekend, which means that your evening runs might have gone from dusk to full-on dark this week. Running in the dark produces a strange phenomenon that most runners notice – you feel like you’re going faster.…
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