Training for a half marathon can be challenging. Sticking to a training plan can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to start. We will break down the various types of workouts, programming, and nutrition. Once you understand the principles, committing to training will be much easier. Long Run Purpose: (2,5,8) Long-slow runs can […]
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Every day we face many decisions about our diet. When should I eat? How many times a day should I eat? What types of food? How much food? This article will answer how much food you need, specifically to maintain your current body composition. What is a Calorie? Energy is released from the carbohydrates, proteins,
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What is Stress? Stressors are a natural part of everyday life. And they can cause your body to respond in positive and negative ways. Imagine you are going for a walk in the woods and suddenly see a snake strike at you and hiss. What would happen to your body? If you perceived the stressor
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Hormones are signals the body uses to communicate to maintain homeostasis. The endocrine system is based on hormones binding to receptors to communicate. Today we will discuss various hormones and what they communicate, as well as how they can be affected by exercise and lifestyle. General Adaptation Syndrome The adrenal gland responds to stress in
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Everyone faces the same challenges that aging presents the body. However, your chronological age is not the same as your biological age. In this article, I give you behavioral tools you can use to lengthen the amount of time you remain healthy as you age. As we age, our brain, heart, and movement system begin
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Protein is a macronutrient needed for your body to carry out many important functions. Our body is in a state of constant renewal. This is because our muscles, bones, and skin all break down, and protein is required to rebuild. Protein recommendations can vary greatly based on your age, gender, and activity level.
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Being overweight can lead to disability and early death. The CDC states that 41.9% of US adults are currently obese. What are some simple ways we can address being overweight? #1: Remove added sugar and apply the unprocessed lens to your diet. Before I lost 60 pounds I did not put too much
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