Archive for October, 2009
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Meal Planning for the Runner
For runners, the high amount of energy that they expend means that they’ll have to modify their diets if they want to optimize their results. Some foods are simply less energy-dense than other ones, while some foods might provide too much energy and leave you feeling like a slug. When it comes to [...]
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Answers for Common Swimming Excuses
Sometimes, you just don’t want to swim. Even if you have a workout routine that works around swimming, there will be times when you feel perfectly comfortable above the water and would rather not trade warm and dry for cold and wet. Guess what? It’s time to squash those excuses once and [...]
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Beach Safety for Children
Swimming at the beach is one of the most amazing experiences that children remember from their childhood. The first time you realize just how massive the ocean is you will never be able to forget, but is there anything you should be worried about? The beach [...]
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Why You Should Walk to Work
We’ve all got to get to work some how, so why not walk? Sure it’s easy just to pop in that car and drive, but, if your work’s within walking distance, get some fresh air. It will help to keep you in shape and brighten the start of [...]
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The Triathlon Swim: How to Train as Part of a Whole
For triathlon swimmers, the type of training that you want to undergo is different from pure swimmers. Because your triathlon will involve other events like running and biking, you’ll have to emphasize endurance, strength, and especially mental discipline. So how do you train for these things, and how can you make sure that [...]
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How to Bike Uphill
For many people, cycling seems like a great sport – you get plenty of resistance exercise, putting your leg muscles to work, without exercising your joints too hard. It also takes you into the sunshine, gets you out of the house, and puts you immediately into the fresh air. What’s not to like [...]
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Reasons to Join a Gym
Is your everyday running routine getting redundant? Well there is one way that you can make your exercising routine more fun, join a gym! Gyms offer many items that you can’t find around the house or at the park. Whether they be weight lifting machines or pools you [...]
