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On weekday mornings, two healthy activities - exercise and sleep - compete with each other for time, researchers say. As exercise increases, sleep decreases among those who wake up early to work out before heading to their jobs, the study authors report in the journal Sleep Health.
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It’s an ongoing debate in the nutrition world: Is one kind of diet—say, low carb or low fat—better than another for weight loss?
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This is it! If you're running the NYC Marathon on Sunday it’s taper time which means you're feeling equal bits of excitement and phantom pains. Katy Lush, the founder of Chicago River North Pilates and Lush Living, specializes in restorative/rehabilitation exercises and shared these three stretches to do before and after the race.
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When it comes to running footwear, the number one requirement for runners is how well a shoe fits. GORE® Invisible Fit represents a new way to build a waterproof, breathable running shoe that results in unparalleled comfort. It offers the same fit and feel as a running shoe without a GORE-TEX waterproof membrane.
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While they may feel comfy like regular gloves and socks, the Showers Pass Crosspoint Mountain Socks and Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Wool Gloves are fully windproof and waterproof, thanks to a proprietary 3-layer construction. Features include a wear resistant knit exterior, a seamless waterproof-breathable ArtexTM membrane, and a moisture wicking Merino Wool-blend lining. The socks effectively turn any shoe into a windproof and rainproof solution while the gloves help you retain comfort and dexterity in inclement weather.
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Due to the physical exertion associated with running, chances are that you will need more sleep than the average couch potato. While the average, healthy adult requires between 8 and 9 hours of sleep a night according to the CDC, athletes are known to sleep for between 9 and 11 hours, depending on their training schedule. Not sleeping enough will not only affect your performance to a great extent but can also end up being extremely harmful as it increases your risk of both illness and injury. While a night of poor sleep may not directly impact your heart, lungs and legs, your brain and its neural system will undoubtedly be lethargic, affecting your perceived efforts and debilitating your performance.
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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that regulates some 1,000 processes in the body, and doctors have long known its importance to bone density and preventing the related illnesses like rickets and osteoporosis. Now researchers are beginning to study its role in athletic performance. While an extra dose of vitamin D might increase muscle strength and endurance, the science is far from settled. Still, many athletes are eyeing the vitamin for possible performance gains.
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In "Still Running," the author shares her love of the sport through tales of the people she's met, the places she's been, the things she's learned, and the role running has played in her life. Her words will go a long way toward explaining the magic of her favorite sport to veteran runners, would-be runners and anyone curious about the life-changing power of putting one foot in front of the other over and over again.
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