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You are not an avocado
In addition to taxes and death, if you train to participate in races / sporting events (at whatever level) you will have the additional certainties of sickness (or injury) as well as a taper of some description. Rationale, you and I both know that fitness does not disappear over night. But putting aside our rational…
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Powering Running
Understanding the relationship between the food we eat and how this eventual becomes a molecule of energy that fuels a muscle contraction is complex. But the more we learn about this the better equipped we are to plan our nutrition and understand our bodies capabilities.
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Optimizing Your Running Routine: How to Estimate Calorie Burn for Better Fitness and Weight Management
Estimating calorie consumption during running can provide valuable insights into your energy expenditure and help you plan your nutrition and training accordingly. There are various methods and calculators available to estimate calorie burn during running, and while they provide estimates, they can be helpful for setting dietary and fitness goals. Here are some common methods:
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Understanding Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and How to Calculate It
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly maintain their weight while others struggle despite similar diets and exercise routines? The answer might lie in their Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), a fundamental aspect of our metabolism that plays a crucial role in determining our daily energy needs. In this blog post, we’ll delve…
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The Runners Guide To Carbohydrate
5 reasons runners should be eating carbs – even if their purpose for running is to lose weight. In fact, especially, if their purpose for running is to lose weight!
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Running in the heat? The dangers of putting water in your bottle.
When it starts getting warmer, or suddenly hot as it has done here in the UK this week, runners often pay more attention to their hydration. After all it is easier to drink when you are hot and thirsty. Common sense also tells us that we are going to sweat more, so we must avoid…
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5 Best Foods to Get Lean
When it comes to achieving a lean physique, exercise alone is not enough. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in supporting your fitness goals and helping you shed unwanted body fat. While there is no magic bullet for weight loss, certain foods can undoubtedly enhance your efforts towards achieving a leaner body. In this blog…