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Carnitine: Fat Burner or Cash Burner?

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“Fat burners.” At this point, you have probably turned a skeptical eye towards, well, all of them. Hopefully we have helped you understand a little more about the essential roles both diet and exercise play in weight management. Sometimes, though, … Read More

Energy Drinks- Good or Bad?

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Rockstar. Monster. Red Bull. That’s not a list of NFL teams, video games or rock bands, but some of the most popular energy drinks on the market. Whether to boost energy for sports, or just to get through the day … Read More

Male Runners: Don’t Pop That Iron Pill

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If you, or someone you know is training for a marathon, adding extra iron to your diet may be a bad idea. New research recently published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that male recreational marathon runners may actually … Read More

Maximize Athletic Performance by Eating Right

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If you find yourself running out of energy on the treadmill, don’t blame the machine! The key to maximizing your performance may depend on what you eat before or after the gym. Proper sports nutrition will help you maintain energy … Read More

Supplement Your Fitness with Weight Lifting

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You don’t have to look like an Olympic body builder to see and feel the benefits of weight lifting. Incorporating a weight lifting routine is essential to a successful exercise plan. Building muscle makes your body much more efficient at … Read More

Do I Need a Sports Drink, or Is Water Enough?

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Which do I choose? Water? Enhanced Water? Or Sports Drinks? DEFINITIONS: Enhanced water is water that has something added to it, such as vitamins, electrolytes, minerals, herbs or flavor. Sports Drinks consist mainly of water, but have electrolytes such as … Read More