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Fitness Advice
What to Look For In a Running Shoe
Purchasing a running shoe doesnt need to be a stressful experience. With just eight basic recommendations, purchasing your next pair will become a lot less complicated Simply seek out proper arch supp...
Core Stability Exercises
Static Floor Exercises
Plank
Hold a straight body position, supported on elbows and toes. Brace the abdominals and maintain a strai...
Strength tips
Interval training
Why it's a winner: adding interval training to your cardio workout can boost fitness, burn more calories and help you lose weight. The basic idea: vary the...
Stamina Tips
Skipping: Start small. Skip for some time daily - as long as you feel comfortable. Each week try to increase the duration a little. This can have a good effect on increasing yo...
Nutritional Advice
Start the Day With a Bang
Eating breakfast - Your most important meal
That's what the nutritionists say, and so does your mum – but what do they know? Er, quite a lot it would seem...
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Post-Exercise Nutrition
Eating After Exercise - Post-Exercise Nutrition
Most athletes know of the importance of eating before exercise, however, what and when you eat after exercise can be just as impor...
Importance of Hydration when exercising
Importance of Hydration when exercising
Experts say that people should drink eight glasses of water a day but every person's body is different, so there is no magical n...
Beginers guide to protein
A beginners guide to protein
When it comes to burning fat and building muscle, protein is a nutrient that will make or break your results. If you're confused about how much...
To eat or not to eat
To eat or not to eat...
There is much debate and confusion about whether it is better to exercise first thing in the morning on an empty stomach as a strategy for maximal...