Eight Reasons for Eating a Low Carb Diet

September 17th, 2011 admin

Low carbohydrate diets can be highly effective for those who want to improve their fitness and training. Below are eight good reasons for eating a low carbohydrate diet.

1. Weight Loss – It has been proven that low carb diets can assist in weight loss for up to a year. Eating the low carb way has proven to be parallel to people that have been treated with weight loss drugs such as Orlistat and those eating low fat diets.

2.Diabetes and Obesity ” It has been shown that low carb diets also help with diabetes prevention. The Read the rest of this entry »

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The Benefits of a Boot Camp Workout

September 16th, 2011 admin

Anyone who has ever served in the military knows just how grueling a boot camp workout can be. The sheer intensity of these exercises will whip you into the best shape of your life. What makes these type of workouts so unique is that they focus on natural body movements. This means a lot of body calisthenics like pushups, pull ups and core exercises like sit ups and crunches. There is also a lot of running that tests your endurance level. A boot camp run Read the rest of this entry »

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Ten Tips for Picking the Perfect Running Shoes

September 14th, 2011 admin

Get the right pair of running shoes on the first try! Check out these tips.

Type of Runner: What runner are you — Road runner? Trail runner? Know exactly what kind of running you-re going to do.

Separate: Get running shoes to RUN. Don-t use your running shoes for anything else OR use other shoes you already own as running shoes.

Arch shape: Make a footprint. See if the arch is high, normal, or flat footed.

Pronation: On the Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Protect Your Joints While Running

September 13th, 2011 admin

It is worth to note that running is one of the best exercises you can engage in. It will cost you nothing to become a runner. something common with most runners is the joint pain. How can you protect the join pain and enjoy your laps too? Here are some of the effective tips to ensure that your joints are protected while running:

Select the running shoes carefully. Find the shoes that offer you maximum stability while running. These shoes will protect your ankles from injury. They will also protect you from shock between the surface and your leg while Read the rest of this entry »

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