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Transform Your Postpartum Body with These 5 Ab Workouts

Postpartum ab workouts can help you restrengthen your core postpartum. These 5 postpartum ab workouts are safe to perform after having a baby. Avoid doing exercises that cause pain, coning, doming, or bulging. Let me start this article by saying your postpartum body is beautiful and amazing. But I know the feeling of wanting your … Read more

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Aerobic vs Anaerobic Running: What’s Best for Most Runners?

Aerobic running means “with oxygen” and are characterized by continuous, easy running. Anaerobic means “without oxygen” and involves higher intensity running. Trained runners should include both types of workouts in their training. Read on to learn how and why.  Reviewed by exercise physiologist Todd Buckingham — Get out your notebooks, kids. You’re about to get … Read more

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Running after 40, 50, & Beyond: Masters Running Tips

You can run or even start running at any age. Master’s runners just need to pay attention to the “little things” like warming up, nutrition, strength training, and sleep to off-set age-related changes such as the decline of tissue elasticity, mobility, and muscle mass. Read on to learn how to run after the age of … Read more

Can Drinking Beet Juice Boost Your Running Performance?

Studies indicate drinking beet juice can boost athletic performance. However, the research is mixed on beet juice for runners—showing that it may only be beneficial to untrained people or those performing at altitude. I speak with nutrition experts and look at the research to answer whether runners should drink beet juice. The bottom line? It’s … Read more