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Male Runners & Eating Disorders

Guys, do you know that eating disorders are not just a woman’s issue? An estimated 8% of male athletes, as compared to 33% of female athletes, have pathological eating disorders that can damage their physical and mental health. This includes anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive exercise. Another 19% of male athletes likely have sub-clinical disordered eating behaviors.
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The 8 Best Workout Shoes for Every Type of Exercise

The standard protocol is to replace your running shoes every 500 miles, but many runners struggle to let go of their favorite trainers and wear them for far longer. It can feel like your old shoes are comfortable and familiar, but once their shock-absorbing capabilities are worn out your shoes will be holding you back. Worn-out shoes put you at risk of fatigue, foot pain, and serious injury.
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How To Protect Your Health And Meet Your Fitness Targets

Running can be a great way to work out, improve your fitness and help boost your mental health. It is crucial that you take steps to protect your health and ensure you get the most out of the experience as possible. Reaching peak fitness is a common goal, and it is vital to go about it in the right way.
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Useful Hacks On How To Increase Your Muscle Mass Faster

When it comes to fitness, there are always two different kinds of approaches. One approach is to go slow, take your time, and progress like a tortoise and the other one is to be intelligent about your training for maximum growth in minimum time. It’s no surprise that most people would opt for the second approach as no one has decades to see the results of their training.
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4 Effective Ways To Lose Weight Without Going To The Gym

Going to the gym can be pretty overwhelming, time-consuming, and costly, which is why it’s easy to pack on a few extra pounds, especially if you’re not watching what you eat. Committing to going to the gym on a daily or even weekly basis can be hard to squeeze in between hectic work and home schedules. We’ve got you covered with these 4 effective alternatives to losing weight without going to the gym.
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How Far Should You Run Before A Marathon?

Marathon training has many nuances, but one of the most common questions is also one of the most basic. How far should you run before a marathon? What’s the longest long run you need to do in order to finish, PR, or qualify for Boston?
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How To Improve Your Workout Routine Without Going To The Gym

If you have a busy schedule, you may find it difficult to go to the gym every day. Not going to the gym could also be true for other reasons, such as feeling uncomfortable working out in front of others. If you are dependable on your workout routine to keep fit and healthy, it can be a real problem. Luckily there are many things that you can do in order to improve and increase your workout routine without going to the gym.
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Running Doesn’t Wear Down Your Cartilage

Numerous studies have shown that, contrary to what your sedentary friends may sometimes argue, running does not cause arthritis. New research shows, in fact, that running may actually help strengthen your joints against future wear and tear, says Jean-Francois Esculier, leader of research and development for The Running Clinic (headquartered near Montreal, Canada) and a medical professor at the University of British Columbia. 
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Are Thicker Shoes Faster?

The recent disqualification of the Derara Hurisa from the Vienna marathon was the first high-profile disqualification of an athlete for a violation of the new footwear rules from World Athletics on the roads. Hurisa’s shoe, the Adidas Adizero Prime X, had all the ingredients of a super shoe, including better foam with rigid pieces embedded. But it had one distinctive quality: It was thicker than the current regulations allow.
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