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Busted: Most Common Excuses
By David Morton on 18/10/2010 16:13:55
Turn the best get-out clauses into reasons to run today.
-ups and alternate leg thrusts with a minute's rest after each rep. Then sprint on the spot for 10 seconds and jog for 10 seconds. "The effort will temporarily deplete your immune system chemicals that would otherwise react to the cold air and produce
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Disordered Eating: Running on Empty
By Caleb Daniloff on 09/04/2012 09:00:00
Discover how the pressures of performance and self image can take you across the line from smart nutrition to damaging ‘disordered eating’
and vitamins A, B6 and E are important for the immune system and bone health, but are found in red meat, nuts, and dairy – seen as kryptonite by fat-phobes.“When you look at a lot of the media, the message is that everybody needs to lose weight or restrict
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30 Foods That Will Save Your Life
By on 18/11/2009 12:57:43
Triathletes tend to watch what they eat, but with a little thought, you can seriously improve your chances of staying healthy, fit and strong
Centre. Other herbs are also rich in antioxidants, so get chopping.26. Button mushroomsWhite button mushrooms ward off viruses by boosting your immune system, says a study from Tufts University in Boston. Their potent antioxidants also combat cancer
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Put Down the Pre-race Pasta
By on 18/11/2009 11:45:26
Most triathletes turn to carbs for their pre-race meal. But should they?
, protein and fat without changing their calorie intake, she says she has helped them lose weight, improve their immune systems, gain muscle and boost energy. THE GET-LEAN FIXEat a representative of each macronutrient at each meal. To get Sass’s recommended
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Kick The Habit
By Matt Barbour on 17/06/2008 08:57:04
Take your running up a gear with these 14 simple fixes to the most common mistakes
BAD HABIT: You’re a night owl Runners who short-change sleep compromise recovery, immunity and mental sharpness, which can turn an easy workout into a gruelling one. "Sleep enhances the restoration of cells damaged by exercise," says Professor Jim
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24 Shortcuts To Your New PB
By Matthew Ray on 25/11/2009 17:13:40
We asked the experts for the 24 best ways to transform your race performance - and push your personal best into new territory
at Sub-4 Reduce sugar in energy drinks"You can help prevent injury, improve energy levels and boost your immune system by cutting sugar from your training nutrition. The sugars in sports drinks and fruit stop you absorbing minerals as readily. This means
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30 Ways To Boost Your Energy
By Marc Bloom on 29/09/2004 14:50:25
Run more, eat these snacks, sleep like this: tried and tested routes to enhanced energy
better sleep, makes you pay more attention to eating properly and releases mood-enhancing endorphins that can lead to a ‘runner’s high’. Exercise physiologist Ken Sparks says, “Endorphins elevate your immune system and give you a big boost of energy.”2
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The Making Of A Healthy Diet
By Liz Applegate on 28/09/2005 17:01:03
Fuel your performance with these five healthy eating plans
and boost the immune system. Make it happenTo limit your intake of the added fats often found in packaged foods, you must read labels. Unfortunately, there is no legal requirement to list trans fat content on food labels in the UK but look for the words
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Reader To Reader: Am I Overtraining?
By Jane Hoskyn on 23/12/2006 12:40:50
How much training is too much? Here's what you thought
infection. Your body is strong enough to fight and control it for the most part, but your immune system is compromised when stressed beyond the norm. Blood tests may shed some light. By the way, this month's Runner's World carries a warning from a doctor
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery
By on 23/04/2012 10:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
.ColdsThe stress of running a marathon can depress your immune system, leaving you susceptible to colds, flu and other upper respiratory tract infections in the days immediately following the race. Self-care is the best way to reduce your risk of contracting a
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