Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
This is not a particularly pleasant topic but it happened to me and it can happen to others. I hope this article can help someone. There was blood in the stools and this continued for a few days. I consulted my G.P. who did a prostate exam and I was then sent for blood tests
Bleeding in the Digestive Tract – what to do Read More »
“For a long time, the concepts of ‘time-crunched athletes’ and ‘two-a-day’ training sessions seemed completely contradictory…” read on… By Chris Carmichael,Founder & Head Coach of CTS For a long time, the concepts of ‘time-crunched athletes’ and ‘two-a-day’ training sessions seemed completely contradictory. Over the past two years, however, I’ve seen an increase in the number
Benefits and Risks of Two-a-Day Training for Cyclists Read More »
These fruits, veggies, dairy, and whole grains can provide the nutrients your body needs without the added sugar you don’t want. By HOLLIS TEMPLETON in Runner’s World Most of us can get away with gulping water after a workout, but some—those of us training for fall marathons or just running over an hour in humidity—need to
The Best Foods to Eat to Replenish Electrolytes Read More »
James Ruckert 1) Expand your horizons and seek out those better than you. It’s so easy to enjoy being a big fish in a small pond. The only reason we hate jumping into a larger pond and being smaller is our old foe, the ego. I never see competition as a bad thing, if anything it’s
8 Tidbits To Get Much More Results From Training Read More »
While mileage might make champions, is this the best training model for success? Sarah Moseley, British Rowing Sport Scientist (physiology), explores the options Mileage makes champions is a common phrase used amongst coaches and scientists. Originally said by Steve Fairbairn, founder of the Head of the River Race, the influential coach was a strong believer
Train Smarter to Improve your Performance Read More »
1/11 How Much Do You Need? You should get a minimum of 10% of your daily calories from protein. (For a target of grams, multiply your weight in pounds by 0.36.) And you want it from a variety of sources throughout the day: A tub of low-fat Greek yogurt for breakfast has about 20 grams;
Signs you're not getting enough Protein Read More »
1/17 Start Your Day With Probiotics These good bacteria help rebalance the flora in your digestive tract. They’re the “live cultures” in fermented foods like yogurt and kefir, good choices even for many people with lactose intolerance. (Probiotics also come in supplement form if all dairy is off-limits.) Thick Greek-style yogurt will give you double
Tips for Day-to-Day Diarrhea Relief Read More »
Honey is made mostly of water and sugar If you don’t count the water, it’s 95% to 99% sugar. It’s mostly fructose and glucose, but it also has some probiotic sugars that can help you maintain a healthy mix of bacteria in your gut. And most kinds of honey have vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that
The Buzz About Honey Read More »
Are You Getting What You Need? Tired, dry skin, or fighting a cold again? If you feel like something is a little off, you may lack some key vitamins or minerals. They help your cells and organs work the way they should and boost your immune system, among other things. Usually, the best way to
A, B, C, D, E, and Omega-3: What’s Missing From Your Diet? Read More »
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