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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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The Colorado climate makes The Centennial State a runner’s paradise, but also means that runners must face the demands of stronger-than-average sunlight due to high altitudes, according to Dr. Darrell S. Rigel. Local or visiting runners who are looking for enhanced comfort and performance from their running pants, tops, shorts and jackets may want to consider designs crafted from eco-friendly bamboo pulp. This textile is the latest trend in fitness apparel and it offers a host of advantages, including UV protection, moisture absorption and antibacterial properties.
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Runners have many questions about how to fuel for top performance. The Internet abounds with answers—but how do you what's valid? Here are some trust-worthy answers, based on research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting.
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If you want to build muscle, when is the best time to eat protein: before, during or after you lift weights? It might not actually matter because resistance exercise stimulates a muscle-building effect that is most robust within the first 4 hours but lasts for 1 to 2 days. You need not carry a protein shake around the gym! More important is to pace your protein intake evenly throughout the day.
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So, you’ve made the commitment to take on the trifecta of physical activity: the triathlon. Maybe you see it as a great physical and social outlet? Maybe you’ve decided it is time to see what the hype is about – after all, more than two million people take part in triathlons each year!
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Andrew Talansky is almost always sore. The 29-year-old spent seven years as a professional cyclist racing for Slipstream Sports. He recently switched to triathlon and now spends hours training both on and off the bike. “I’m using muscles I haven’t used in years,” Talansky says. “My body is constantly inflamed.” Many athletes in his situation rely on common pain relief like ibuprofen, but when Talansky strained a hip flexor last fall, he reached for a bottle of cannabidiol (CBD), an extract from the cannabis plant, instead.
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The big toe plays a crucial role in standing, walking and many other daily activities. It makes it possible for humans to walk and run upright, and it absorbs forces equal to nearly twice a person’s body weight when walking. With all that the big toe endures, it comes as no surprise that overuse can erode the joint cartilage and cause serious pain and even physical deformities.
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Newly released within the 2018 Oiselle Spring Collection, the Ballard Bra is named after a hip Seattle neighborhood situated on the waterfront and centered on historic Ballard Avenue. True to its roots, the bra has a trendy look and feel to it, with double straps and mesh inset detailing on the front. Don't let the fancy look fool you though, this bra is made for the active athlete. The double straps help distribute weight and the Nyelle™ Compression fabric provides a soft, comfortable, and supportive ride. Plus, it comes with removable cups for the wearer's preference.
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