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Is drinking eight glasses of water everyday really necessary? The National Academy of Sciences of the United States Food and Nutrition Board decides the recommended intake of each nutrient and periodically publishes them. The 1945 edition recommended “A suitable allowance of water…

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The nutritional fad of the decade, perhaps the century, is the energy drink. In 2007, energy drink sales totaled 4.7 billion dollars, up from 3.5 billion in 2006. Prices vary, but they are steep in comparison to other soft drinks. With the…

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A stroke is one of the top three killers of Americans each year. For those who survive, many are left with severe disabilities.  The good news is that exercise can help stroke victims recover more quickly. Further, it may counteract some of the…

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“There is a necessity for a regulating discipline of exercise that, whilst evoking the human energies, will not suffer them to be wasted.” -Thomas de Quincey

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Do you feel like you have more energy when the sun is shining and it’s warm out? Do you feel happier?  Or—when it’s biting cold and dark, do you get angered and depressed?

The 4-6 percent of the population…

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If you feel like you’ve hit a wall in your muscle growth, there may be more to it than just adding on the plates.  Try these three simple tips if you want to see bigger muscle gains from your workout.

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Have you been training over the past several months, but haven’t chosen the right marathon to compete in? If so, below is a list of some of the most popular marathons in the United States this Spring.

But if…

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Sleep - it’s one of our nation’s favorite pastimes.  Sometimes nothing feels better than throwing a blanket over yourself, burying your face in your pillow, and settling down for a nice, long slumber.  But as enjoyable as this nocturnal activity is, millions…

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Athletes can expect to feel fatigued when their blood sugar levels drop. Researchers at Loughborough University, UK showed that athletes who did not take sugar during soccer competition lasting 90 minutes felt more tired, had less competitive desire, and had far…

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Running a major marathon is a goal many athletes strive for.  They train for months, perfect their technique, and mentally prepare themselves for the physical trial that is ahead.  However, for some runners, when the big day comes they find themselves falling…

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People who have longer lower leg lengths (the distance from knee to ankle) will usually have greater endurance during running or walking than those with shorter lower leg lengths.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin showed that people…

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For many runners, scoring a faster running time can be a point of frustration.  Though you train regularly and your technique may seem impeccable, sometimes your efforts seem to add up to nothing when it comes to improving your speed.  In…

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One thing that’s always on the mind of any guy going to the gym is how fast he will see results from his program.  No one likes waiting around for progress so generally speaking, the faster the better. Unfortunately fitness is one…

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Before you hit the weights for your workout, it is a very good idea to perform some type of warm-up first.  This becomes even more important if you happen to be working out first thing in the day because your muscles are…

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Recently, a team of researchers at the University of Ottawa discovered a mutation in the AMPK gene, a gene that controls energy.  The discovery shows promise, as it may have significant implications for those with diabetes and even performance enhancement for athletes.

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