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The Vitalyte Edge
It seems that the sports drink in your local supermarket or convenience store are virtually endless. With so many colors, flavors, bottle sizes, and advertised functions, how does one choose the right drink? We say go with the best and here’s how you figure out which one of those drinks is the best. Imagine that you are standing in front...
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The Advantages of Group Training
It seems like common knowledge that training, typically for any athletic endeavor, is easier and more effective in groups. I mean, that’s why so many triathlon clubs, running clubs, cycling clubs, masters swimming groups and the like now exist and continue to pop up, right? But I recently realized that I wasn’t the only person who claimed and believed, “I...
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When to Workout: Morning, Noon or Night
I've often heard that starting your day with a workout is the way to go...and I get that. It kick starts your metabolism, burns more because you have yet to eat much and it starts your day off on the right track. But what really is the right time of day to work out, or is there one? Some people...
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia ... Other than a 90s Throwback, What is it?
Ch-ch-ch chia! No, not the 90s as seen on TV phenomenon — though that was and still is awesome — Chia is THE ultimate superfood. With more calcium than a 8oz glass of whole milk, more fiber than a bowl of bran flakes, more magnesium than whole head of broccoli, more antioxidants than a whole pomegranate, more protein than an egg,...
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Some Sneaky Bad Foods To Avoid … and some good ones, too
Marie Callendar's Chicken Pot Pie — while you might glance at the nutrition information and see that it's 520 calories and 800 mg of sodium … which is high anyway … look again … that serving size is HALF the pie. The whole thing is 1,040 calories, 22 grams of saturated fat (more than a day’s worth), and 1,600 mg...
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Quinoa. Superfood Extraordinaire
It seems the health trend is here to stay (shock gasp) and while I think we've made some pretty solid strides toward educating the American public at large ... we still have a long way to go. Recently, laws passed requiring restaurants and fast food joints to post the calorie counts in plain view. While I was both excited and...
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Get to know the Metabolic Effect
I was first introduced to Metabolic Effect nearly a year ago and loved it. After a near 6-month hiatus due to life and location, I took it up again on Tuesday evening. I'm finally less sore but happy to report that I missed it terribly and as such, want to share the wonder with you all. Workout stereotypes run a...
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Pilates Perks
I'll say it. I'm a yogi — a Pilates Person — but recently, this hype around "the other core workout" has gotten me curious. I just went through yoga teacher training while a good friend of mine went through Pilates Plus instructor training and all this talk of reformers, rings and the infamous hundreds has inspired me to do some...
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