Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Get stronger at home – no gym required Building speed and endurance on the bike is about more than how many miles you pedal. “You also need total-body strength, power, core stability, and flexibility,” says Greg Moore, a performance specialist at St. Vincent Sports Performance in Indianapolis. That said, getting to and from the gym […]
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We had quite a large group (18 hikers on the 13.5Km and 14 hikers on the 11,5Km group). As always it was great meeting “old” friends and making new ones. Bienvenue to our French friends. Another beautiful, sparkling day. Following the hike we had a most enjoyable lunch, company and conversation at Thaba Ya. Thanks
Sunday Hike – Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve – 2016 Oct 2 Read More »
Like a call from the Internal Revenue Service, post-workout nutrition is not something to take lightly. When you exercise intensely, your energy stores in the form of muscle glycogen become depleted and your muscle fibers suffer some degree of damage. This places your body in a situation in which it requires the correct nutrients to
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While you exercise, your body becomes depleted of certain nutrients, and not replenishing them quickly slows the nutrition recovery process. Nourishing your body after a hard workout or competition is key. Here are five common mistakes that people make after a heavy workout: Mistake 1: Not rehydrating The sweat that you lose during your workout may
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Beyond hitting all your scheduled workouts, there are other components of your running plan that are every bit as crucial, including stretching, strength training and nutrition. To improve both your race times and fitness level, it’s important to realize that what you eat (and when!) matters. Read More: Your Complete Guide to Spring Running Season Your
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Sunday was a beautiful clear sunny day with no wind – perfect hiking conditions. It was cool in the early morning and it soon warmed up. We enjoyed a good workout in the great outdoors. As always it was great meeting “old” friends and making new acquaintances and friends. Bienvenue Augustin , Charlene , Gilles et
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Women’s Health has rounded up the 10 best fitness foods for women. Add these super foods to your diet for a better workout and even better results! Did we say delicious? A must-read article for both men and women. Avocados Bananas Berries Carrots Whole Grain Cereal Chicken Thighs or Chicken Drumstcks Hummus Eggs Chocolate
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About a year ago, I decided to fully dedicate myself to transforming my legs. Which might sound funny, given that I’m the Fitness Director of Men’s Health. 1. Squat every day2. Get great at goblet squats3. Build up strength with Bulgarians4. Finish with 10 minutes of lunges or stepups5. Deadlift heavy at least once a
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Hydrating the right way before a workout helps your muscles operate at prime condition. “When your body is dehydrated, you don’t have the proper muscle power, accuracy, and balance you need to complete a decent workout,” says Angela Onsgard, R.D., resident nutritionist at Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. MILK-BASED ENERGY DRINKS SUGARY FRUIT
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