What is TRX Suspension Training and what are the benefits? TRX Suspension Training is a new approach to exercise that leverages one’s own body weight and the force of gravity and is designed to develop strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, coordination and core stability all simultaneously. The system utilizes a system of straps, buckles and [...]
In order to shape up for her big day, Kate Middleton went on a Dukan Diet, which experts say causes bad breath and constipation and will be harmful in the long run. It seems, that many brides-to-be suffer from Brideorexia. On April 29, millions of people from around the globe will watch the beautiful and [...]
Wouldn’t life be easier if a magic calorie-burning pill did exist? One that has zero side effects and is actually good for you? Of course, right? Just think about it — if a pill like this were available, we could enjoy all of the fabulous food our country has to offer minus the extra weight [...]
Many women adopt healthier lifestyles when they become pregnant, but a new study suggests that young mothers of small children exercise less than other women their age and don’t eat as well. The report, published April 11 in the journal Pediatrics, drew data from a study called Project EAT on a diverse group of 838 [...]
Why don’t Americans eat more mangoes? Often called the “king of fruits” elsewhere in the world, the mango is not high in calories, and it is an excellent source of beta-carotene, vitamin A and potassium. Now is the time to get acquainted with them: although they’re in season from January to August, mangoes peak in May and June…
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Many people gain weight on vacation, but some destinations offer travelers a chance to shape up and slim down. This month, Health magazine compiled a list of the “10 Healthiest Slimming Vacations.” The judges ranked these spa and fitness escapes based on food quality, creativity of the exercise options and whether vacationers could take home their new healthy habits…
Depending on whom you ask, the answer to this question is either one of the great myths of exercise or one of the great unappreciated truths: Is there an afterburn effect from a workout? Whether the metabolism speeds up for hours after exercise an old question, first studied a century ago, and over the years, study after study has been carried out, with decidedly mixed results…
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Runners may train for months before a big race, but it’s often the 24 hours before the starter’s pistol goes off that are the most crucial. We asked five race-day veterans how they get ready. MEGAN BROWN Ms. Brown, a 26-year-old elite runner based in Toronto, won the half-marathon at the Canadian Half Marathon Championships [...]
You might think of a massage as a spa indulgence, but as a runner, it can also be a natural performance enhancer. Sports massage stimulates muscles for physical activity and helps them recover post-run. “For runners, a regular massage is important to stimulate blood and lymph and to keep the leg muscles, joints and tendons in optimum shape,” says Joan Ishibashi, a licensed massage therapist (LMT) at the Cleveland Clinic…
In a recent New York Times article, the question was posed if energy drinks improve athletic performance. This article comes on the heels of the ruling that Four Loko [with alcohol] will be removed from store shelves in New York. This recent crack down on the alcohol- and caffeine-heavy Four Loko shed some light on energy beverages. It left many wondering if …
For many runners, hitting the “WALL” is the least of their problems. Getting a stomach cramp can be a performance-hindering roadblock that can stop you dead in your tracks long before you even get close to the wall. It can be a sharp pain in either your stomach or on your side, just below the ribcage…
As an adult living and working in the real world, you know that time is your most precious commodity. You can make more money, you can buy more stuff, but there is only so much of your time to go around. Once you spend it, it’s gone forever. From this simple fact we draw three time investment principles to help guide your training…
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