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Three Habits That Slow Down Your Metabolism
Whether your interest in fitness revolves around weight loss or athletic performance, you’ve likely given a considerable amount of thought to the function of your metabolism. After all, this complex system controls exactly how your body uses the energy derived from your food – which includes the amount of fat and muscle
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Fun With Metabolic Finishers to Burn Fat
Over the past several years, the health and fitness world has become increasingly interested in high-intensity workouts. And these come in all sorts off different styles. Sometimes, the entire workout routine is performed at this higher, more demanding level. Occasionally, high-intensity portions are sprinkled in as a way to mix things up.
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What You Should Know About HOKA Shoes
Despite the huge array of wearable tech and other fitness accessories available to runners these days, shoes continue to be the major focus. Which makes sense. After all, shoes are a runner’s primary tool and best friend. But runners–and other athletes–have tons of decisions to make when selecting the best footwear for
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Why Your Resting Metabolic Rate Matters
As much as I might try to fight it, fitness has a pretty big mathematical component. Athletes will often use formulas to predict their progress and calculate what weight they should be working with or how many miles they should be clocking on a given week. More frequently, though, health-minded individuals will
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What Is The Best Time Of Day To Work Out?
When people think of hardcore athletes, the standard mental image is that of a lone figure rising before sunrise to crank out their workout. There’s just something about the early morning exercise session that feels right. And, for whatever reason, many people hold on to the idea that this is the best
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The Three Most Important Fitness Findings of 2017
People are often surprised at the highly dynamic nature of the health and fitness world. Thanks to advancing technology and an ever-growing understanding of human physiology, the fitness community is always learning and changing. Which can be a little frustrating. Keeping up with all of these findings – and applying them to
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Are Gums Safe Food Additives?
Manufacturers throw a surprising – and sometimes frightening – amount of artificial substances into foods these days. These additives can fulfill any number of functions, influencing the flavor, texture, appearance and shelf life of your food. One of the most common types of additives is the class known as “gums.” These substances
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Can Cholesterol Be A Good Thing?
Wellness
Jan 18, 2018
The world of fitness and nutrition is often simplified into clear divisions of black and white. Good is good, bad is bad. There are definite heroes and absolute villains. And, while this makes certain things fairly easy to understand, the underlying idea is entirely false. Most of the time, things really aren’t
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It’s Time To Stop Blaming Lactic Acid
For many people, lactic acid is seen as a villain – a troublesome substance that actively works against their fitness goals. You’ve likely been told for most of your life in the health and fitness world that the acid is the thing slowing you down, making you weak, and leaving you sore.
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Managing Your Diet Through The Holidays
Thanksgiving has just passed but the holiday season in the U.S. is by no means over. There’s still a pretty long way to go. And, somewhat famously, this can be a difficult time for athletes, dieters, and fitness-minded individuals alike. Apart from the traditional foods – generally rich in fats and sugars
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