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Keep Running: Prevent Plantar Fasciitis With These Tips

Dr Dreams — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:06:42 +0000

From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you’re training for race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. This painful condition, which can be common in new runners and affects women more than men, occurs when the the fibrous band that runs from the heel bone to the base of the toes stretches too far and tears. These micro tears cause inflammation of the fascia and the tissues surrounding it, making every footstep painful abruptly stalling your training schedule. If you’re experiencing some unexplainable heel pain, try these methods keep plantar fasciitis at bay.

Your Run Burned How Many Calories?

Sean Duffy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:13:27 +0000

Whether you run on a treadmill and glance at the display, or keep track of your run outside with a device, it’s nice to know how many calories you’re burning, especially if weight loss is one of your goals. Here’s a nifty chart to let you know what your pace and workout time translates to in calories burned. It can also help you figure out how intensely and how long you need to exercise in order to negate the cupcake you savored at lunch. Do you know how many calories you burn after a moderate 20-minute jog at a pace of 10 minutes per mile? Find out when you after the break.

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Brazilian Blowout Contains Formaldehyde

Martin Neumann — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:22:22 +0000

Health hazards of hair straightening: Brazilian Blowout contains carcinogens – Blisstree Go crazy and try the Insanity Workout for free! – Self 10 easy ways to get cooking with kale. It’s a superfood! – Real Simple Could a club drug be the new cure for depression? – The Stir Three natural ways to soothe your sore throat – Prevention Trying to diet? Try skipping the food boards on Pinterest – Fit Bottomed Girls A full-body workout for you. Print it out and do it! – Fitnessista Race on! Train for a 5K personal record! – Women’s Running

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A Few Reasons It’s Better to Sweat It Out Solo

Dr Joe — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:01:22 +0000

Exercising with a buddy definitely has its perks, but when it comes to most of my workouts, I prefer to exercise alone. Here are some reasons it’s sometimes better to sweat it out solo. You can work out whenever you want and when it best fits your schedule. Plus you never have to deal with someone being late. You can skip the chitchat and focus on your breath and inner thoughts. It’s a great time to make mental to-do lists, brainstorm for work, or daydream about weekend plans. Going solo means it’s really “me” time. The type and intensity of the workout is up to you, whether you feel like going for a run in your neighborhood, hitting a Zumba class, or following a gentle yoga video. You can stuff your ears with headphones and rock out to that new cardio mix you made. It’s OK to wear the same outfit you wore yesterday, even if you didn’t wash it. There’s no one to make a comment or complain about a little stink. Keep reading for more reasons it’s better to exercise alone.

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7 Running Myths to Avoid

Dr Joe — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:03:16 +0000

Running: it’s one of the most popular forms of cardio around, but there are a few common misconceptions about it that we’d like to dispel. Shedding some light on these myths could help improve your training, shopping for sneakers, and tackling speed work. If running is your game, be sure to enter our Get Fit For 2012 giveaway for a chance to win a year’s worth of Asics running shoes . View Slideshow ›

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How Many Extra Calories Incline Really Burns

Martin Neumann — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:45:42 +0000

Pumping up the incline on the treadmill not only tones your tush and legs, increases your endurance, and can help you improve your speed, it also burns crazy calories – significantly more than with no incline. Need a little more proof? Check out the chart below for some inspiring numbers. *All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman.

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What Workout Do You Want to Try, but Are Intimidated to Start?

Martin Neumann — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:44:52 +0000

Be it joining a gym or learning how to kick ass in kickboxing, is there a workout or a new fitness trend that holds your curiosity but also intimidates you? The New Year is still young, and there is plenty of time to overcome the obstacles, mental or physical, that prevent you from experimenting with exercise. Let us know what fitness craze holds your curiosity and the factors holding you back from diving in and trying it. We just might be able to help. What workout do you want to try, but are intimidated to start? Boxing / Kickboxing / Krav Maga Spinning / Cycling Joining a gym Running a marathon Strength training None of the above. I’ll tell you mine in the comments section below.

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Baby It’s Cold Outside: Winter Running Beanies

Dr Dreams — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:22:58 +0000

If a little cold, snow, and ice isn’t going to keep you from running outside, make sure that you’re properly dressed. An essential part of any good Winter running ensemble is a beanie – and not just any old beanie. Since it’s a tricky thing to be sweating out in the freezing cold, you are going to need something to keep you both warm and dry, like the Smartwool Beanie ($25) (a favorite of FitSugar editor, Jenny ). Not your style? Keep reading to see five more excellent picks for Winter running beanies. View Slideshow ›

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Make Shiitake Tofu Lettuce Cups to Fight PMS!

Sean Duffy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:38:46 +0000

When PMS cravings strike, skip the Doritos and try this recipe for Shiitake Tofu Lettuce Cups , created by chefs at Dr. Andrew Weil’s True Food Kitchen instead. The flavor profile – salty and crunchy – is sure to please your palate, while the ingredients work to alleviate the symptoms that accompany Aunt Ruby’s monthly visit. If getting healthy is one your goals for the year, be sure to check out our Get Fit For 2012 giveaways with prizes to jump-start your January: a year’s worth of sneakers from Asics , a $500 gift card for Under Armour , a new food processor from Magimix , and KIND snacks for a year!

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What Do You Love Most About Your Gym?

Sean Duffy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:29:13 +0000

I love going to the gym. Planning a gym schedule each week not only makes me more apt to stick to my workout routine, but it also encourages me to focus on muscle-building exercises – which is my weakness, since I love to run outside but never want to strength-train at home. Before I signed up for my latest gym, however, I found every excuse to skip the trek to my former club. It was more than a mile away and not convenient to any public transit, so the walk-workout-walk necessity made for a big time commitment. Now that my new gym is mere blocks from my office, it’s easy to squeeze in a short lunchtime workout or stop by after work. While I like the better layout and amenities (especially the classes!) of my new gym over my former one, its convenient location is the most important aspect of staying committed to my workouts. What’s yours? What Do You Love Most About Your Gym? My gym’s location. My gym’s amenities. My gym’s other members. The price. Other, I’ll let you know in comments.

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