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Racing on the Road
Summer is a time of travel for many people and as a fitness advocate maybe you enjoy taking your exercise on road. A number of people do this by traveling to a specific destination for an event or looking up an event in a place they may be visiting.
While I haven’t yet traveled to [...]
Eating for Exercise: Fat
As we all know dietary fat has struggled to make its way into the spotlight and be recognized for its health potential. I think we’ve almost fully recovered from the fat-free phase and it is no secret that consuming an appropriate amount and type of fat is necessary for normal body function and enhanced health. [...]
Protein for Endurance Athletes
If you train for charity fitness events that focus on endurance you know that nutrition is directly related to performance. A lot of emphasis is put on carbohydrate. Athletes carb load before lengthy events, each carb-rich snacks during an event and many people associate the night before a race with a pasta dinner.
Carbohydrates are important. [...]
Drink Up Despite Cooler Temperatures
I tend to drink a lot of fluids regardless of my exercise climate, but sometimes I forget the importance in the cooler months of fall and winter. I can definitely tell a difference in my desire to drink when I go from exercising in the hot sun and humidity to the brisk air where I’m just trying to [...]
Cold and Flu Season vs. Your Training
Cold and flu season is fast approaching. For some, maybe it is already here. Sometimes we are lucky enough to escape a winter without ailment, but often those bugs floating around can catch up with even the healthiest exerciser.
First, let’s talk about the good news. Regular moderate-intensity physical activity can help to boost your immunity over time. [...]
Cross Training To Prevent Boredom
Are you getting bored with your current workout routine? There are various ways you can change out your workout routine to help prevent boredom. Try varying the length of your workout, or the time of day you normally workout. Doing the same workout over and over again, can eventually lead to boredom. And your body [...]
Active.com Multisport Community
Active.com is a terrific resource that all athletes should know about. Running, cycling, triathlons, swimming, golf, tennis, basketball, soccer and more, are all sports that are covered on the Active.com website. Community wide resources on the Active.com website include newsletters, race results, training plans, free training logs, videos and more.
I discovered Active.com a few years [...]
Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal
Marie Curie Cancer Care is best known for their network of nurses working in the community to provide end-of-life care for patients in their own homes. They have 10 hospices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. and run the world-renowned Marie Curie Research Institute, which investigates the causes and treatments of cancer.
The Great Daffodil [...]
Michigan Walk/Swim/Skate event Raises More Than $12K for Alzheimer’s
The Gaylord Memory Walk/Swim/Skate for Alzheimer’s held on Saturday, November 10th at the Otsego County Sportsplex in Gaylord, Michigan has raised $2,000 more than last year, and funds are still coming in. The event has raised $12,174 so far. The committee anticipates reaching $15,000 as a potential fundraising goal.
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Approximately [...]
20th Annual Swim Across The Sound Held August 8th To Benefit Cancer Charity
The 20th Annual Swim Across The Sound will be held on Wednesday, August 8th. The event begins in Port Jefferson, Long Island and ends in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Both solo swimmers and relay teams participate in the event. It is a race to the finish line. The event is supervised by many volunteers, both in and [...]
