Dark chocolate has recently been discovered to have a number of healthy benefits. The various health benefits of dark chocolate includes, alleviation of cardiovascular disease, protection against heart disease, stroke prevention, alleviation of hypertension (high blood pressure), regulation of blood sugar and insulin dependence, reduced risk of type II diabetes, antioxidant protection, relieve from cold …
Are you close to a AA battery? Pick it up and experience its weight. That’s more or less how much magnesium you’ve got in your body — approximately 25 grams, or a touch much less than an ounce. While magnesium abounds in nature — it’s the 7th most common element — we aren’t getting almost …
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We all know the benefits of running exercises but do not know the importance of correct posture while running or jogging. It is very important that every sports coach take running technique drills and conduct special running technique classes from the start only. This way the beginners will learn to run properly and the chances …
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It’s always easy to come up with excuses to avoid something, but the key is to counter those excuses with reasons to just do it. Maybe you just were not feeling it or maybe the weather was against you, or maybe, just maybe, it’s your motivation that’s lacking. So get yourself together and get moving. …
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a pain in the front of your lower leg and at times along the inside of the lower leg, next to the shin bone (tibia). It occurs when the muscle next to the tibia is overstressed. It most usually happens from high-energy exercise or from …
Although last month was Men’s Health Month, there’s no better time like the present to check in on your physical health. No matter your age or activity level, it’s important to regularly visit your primary care doctor and alert them of any concerns. Having these conversations with your doctor will allow them to detect patterns that may be …
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Running shoes should be selected after careful consideration. With so many brands and styles of shoes in the market today, it is very important to find the best fit for your feet and needs. There is no “right shoe” that fits all runners. However, injury patterns and researches have shown that there are some general …
According to race directors, a marathon is 26.2 miles/42.2 Km. According to runners, the journey is much much longer. It begins months or even years before as a runner decides to pursue this bucket list item. And it continues days and weeks after as the marathoner puts their body and mind back together. We’re going to focus on …
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When we think of running – we focus on Speed, Cadence, Heart Rate, Intensity but we overlook one of the most important focus areas – Breathing. From the moment you begin your run till you complete & post it – you are inhaling Oxygen (O2) & exhaling Carbon dioxide (CO2). Breathing is a constant process …
“I just felt like running” – Forrest Gump Among the great things about running is the fact that in essence it is so simple: walk really fast. With just a good pair of shoes and a sidewalk, you are all set for a run. These facts are what makes the sport so inviting. And what make …
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