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Clearing the Air
You know those runners whose minds go blank when they work out? The ones who say, “My head goes silent and I just concentrate on the road?” Well, I’m not one of them. If anything, I use the time to constructively work through the day’s events. For me, it’s cheap therapy. I go until I feel better. The problem is...
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Types of Runners: Waddler, Shuffler, Dinosaur, Gazelle & Shi-Shi
Everyone runs differently. The goal is to relax, fall into a rhythm and finish the race in a respectable amount of time. Right? For some participants, yes. For others, not so much. I realized this during the last race I ran. It was a long one, so I had time to make some observations. And let me tell you, you...
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How to Make Exercise Fun
OK, Vita Girl, I’ve got the shoes, I know the yoga poses, now how do I make working out fun? Many of us feel about exercise the way we felt about eating Brussels sprouts as a kid — an unsavory thing we have to do to get something we want. Back then, that something was probably dessert or pleasing our...
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5 Ways to Get Off Your Hide and Find Your Running Stride
I’ve given a lot of attention to running in the past blogs. The reason for it is simple: 1) I love an excuse to get outside, listen to music and be alone with my thoughts; and 2) It gives me a high that’s comparable to eating a box of caramel turtle chocolates (minus the calories). But running isn’t for everyone....
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Yoga For Athletes: The Runners Lunge
Hello again Vitalyte friends! There are some great reasons why we should all partake in a little yoga in our lives, especially you athletes out there. Let's dive in and discuss the first of a few great poses you should be doing in yoga right now to help make yourself ready to workout. Also, it’s important to stay hydrated during...
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Yoga and Running — Best Friends Forever
Hello fellow Vitalyte fans! Let's talk about one of my favorite things — yoga and more specifically, yoga for runners — because it's something that all of you athletes out there should really start incorporating into your workout routines. One thing that's true about runners is that there is always a ton of wear and tear on their bodies. The...
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Stay Limber My Friends
Stretch stretch stretch! If there's one thing any athlete knows it's that stretching is just as important to a workout routine, as the working out itself. Stretching allows your muscles to stay loose and prevents injuries or strains. It also helps you keep your form while exercising, which will allow you to work out longer and achieve a lot more....
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The Gymnast Diet
A proper and healthy diet is important for any gymnast to succeed. The athlete needs energy and proteins to deliver long-lasting energy that doesn't weigh you down. The key is to eat small amounts, but often, so that you never fill up. Small, protein-rich meals are key. Egg whites for breakfast, perhaps with a slice of whole wheat toast and some fresh...
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