June 23, 2009 — by Louise
Running
There are some people who feel a little bit of pain and stop whatever they are doing immediately. They might whine or complain frequently, and observers tend to think they are overreacting. Equally at fault, however, are the people at the other end of the spectrum: the ones who feel pain and choose to ignore it, claiming, "It's no big deal" or "It will go away."
My sister is one of the latter. Starting a few weeks ago, she started to limp while she was running; it was painful to watch. She even developed a limp while she was walking, so...
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June 18, 2009 — by Bea
Eating & Exercise
Gatorade or PowerAde? That is the question. Personally, if I had to choose I would say neither and would pick water. However, there are times when it comes down to replenishing electrolytes and sodium in my body while keeping my body hydrated. On a rare occasion I may venture into the world of sports drinks. So, which would I pick? PepsiCo's Gatorade product or Coca Cola's PowerAde?
At first glance the two products are very similar, but is this so? Let us take a look. Gatorade came first. It was the first sports drink that was created specifically to replenish electrolytes...
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June 17, 2009 — by Michele
Biking, Cardio, Exercises, Hiking, Running, Strength Training, Summer Activities, Swimming, Walking
Summer is here, and you are ready for a great workout.
Yesterday we shared some ideas for warming up and cooling down during summer workouts. Today we have some suggestions from Trent Nessler, managing director of
Baptist Sports Medicine in Tennessee, for exercising when it is hot outside.
The first thing that Mr. Nessler noted was that workouts need to be planned according to the weather, "Depending on the heat index, your workouts should be tailored accordingly. This may mean exercising early in the AM or in the evening when the heat index is much lower. Or, it may mean that...
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June 16, 2009 — by Michele
Cardio, Strength Training, Summer Activities
Through the cold months of winter and rainy months of spring, many can be heard saying, "Once nice weather arrives I can exercise outside!" However, this nice weather can turn hot pretty quickly, and outdoor exercise is avoided. To learn more about summer fitness ideas, I interviewed
Dena and Alexis Seletzky, owners of
Huntley Drive Fitness, a gym located in Hollywood, California.
Q: Should people utilize a different warm-up routine before a workout that is completed outside on hot day?
A: The most important rule is proper hydration. Your performance and overall experience depend on what you do the day before...
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June 9, 2009 — by Louise
Summer Activities
A previous posted article,
5 Tips for Summer Fitness, has some great words of advice for summer training. These pointers are applicable in the summer year after year: 1. Start earlier, 2. Stay hydrated, 3. Eat lighter, 4. Be active in the evening, and 5. Get adequate rest. By using these tips you can beat the heat and stay active in the summer. Here are some more:
Stretch. I'm sure we all understand by now: stretching is important. However, stretching is even more important in the summer in order to avoid painful heat cramps.
Got salt? With all the reminders...
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