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Strength Training for Runners

Strength Training for Runners

Runners often think that to run faster, you need to run more. However, strength training can help you run faster, longer, and prevent injuries. A primary concern of strength training for runners is assuming muscles can add heavy mass which slows down their runs. This...

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7 Yoga Poses for Weight Loss

7 Yoga Poses for Weight Loss

If you think yoga is only good for calming your mind, think again! Yoga can also help you lose weight. For those of you who are trying to burn fat and tone without using weights, yoga could be a great choice for you. Incorporate the following yoga poses into your...

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Exercising When You Are Sick

Exercising When You Are Sick

Many of you that work out every day will want to continue exercising when you are sick. However, when you are not feeling your best, you often have to take a break from your workouts. If you continue working out, you can get sicker. Learn the general guidelines to...

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How Stress Can Cause Weight Gain

How Stress Can Cause Weight Gain

Are you constantly stressed about work, family issues, or finances? If so, you could suffer from chronic stress. The effects of stress are more than moodiness, and fatigue. Stress can expand your belt line. When you are stressed, diet and exercise is probably not...

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10 Foods to Boost Your Metabolism

10 Foods to Boost Your Metabolism

Are you working out daily, eating right, and still struggling with weight loss? You could have a slow metabolism. Before we go any further, let’s define metabolism: “Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.” -MayoClinic...

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7 Yoga Postures for Stress

7 Yoga Postures for Stress

Skip the ice cream and try yoga next time you are feeling stressed. Yoga is one of the healthiest methods to naturally relieve stress. How is this possible? The key is yoga’s emphasis on bringing attention to the mind. The breathing exercises influence practitioners...

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