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With the supplementation industry growing constantly, it feels like almost every day we should be buying or taking a new vitamin or mineral supplement, or other product of sorts. There is a product for practically every deficiency or disease state out there- but does it work and is it necessary? Let’s dig deeper to see […]
Feeling burnt out and extra tired when you exercise frequently or in high intensities is very common – especially when you participate in physical activity that requires a lot of endurance (such as long distance running). You may feel like your mile times are slowly increasing, your pace decreasing, you’re getting fatigued faster than usual, […]
Should you continue to exercise if you’re a fitness enthusiast and pregnant? The conventional wisdom that resting during pregnancy is critical for the baby’s safety is not the case today. That is now an old wives’ tale. There is no need to feel in a state of confinement during pregnancy nor worry about your fetus’ […]
If you’re a competitive athlete and pregnant, should you still train like an athlete? Yes. Competitive female athletes, from the Weekend Warrior to elite athletes, can still exercise/train while pregnant. It’s a smart approach to maintain your fitness. In 2016, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) paid for top experts to begin research focusing on pregnancy, […]
Adequate hydration is vital for optimal health and proper function of the human body. It is even more important during exercise since more energy is being expended, which causes a spike in body temperature, and therefore an increase in sweat resulting in fluid loss. Why Is Water Important? Water makes up approximately 60-70% of body […]
Fueling your body is important for everyday life. If you are active, it’s even more important that you are adequately replenishing your energy stores with the right nutrients at the right time. If you are a runner, you have likely experienced “good” runs and “bad” runs. First of all, I don’t believe there is ever […]
