When you think of a marathon runner, how would you describe them? Most likely you would say they are in peak physical shape and very healthy individuals. For those who are unfamiliar with the length of a marathon, it is 26.2 miles! The average time of finishing a marathon is a little over 4 hours. This average is based off
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The weather is now warming up and this means a lot of people are spending more time outside, be it social or athletic in nature. For you gym rats like me, this is always a great time of the year because now we have less people to contend with for the equipment we want to use! For those of you
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This is another topic that isn’t widely discussed. Did you ever notice how celebrities are able to manipulate their bodies in such a short period of time to take on the role of a character in a movie? It’s pretty incredible! It only takes them a matter of months to get that ideal body for the movie. So, how do
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For years, BMI has been one of the main tools when calculating body fat. For those unfamiliar with the term BMI, it stands for Body Mass Index. BMI is calculated from someone’s height to weight ratio. Gyms and personal trainers use this calculation frequently because its inaccurate results tend to put the majority of people in the overweight or obese
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I decided to take off from the usual and share some really creative fitness advertisements. Too Many ads default to the “before and after” picture method of advertising which I feel lacks a lot of motivation. The following ads will hopefully make you laugh and even help motivate your workouts for today! Be Fit Fitness Center Fitness Network German Olympic
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Most people are aware that eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables is vital for a healthy body. Unfortunately, most people don’t eat nearly enough to meet the criteria for either fruits or vegetables. When you think about fruits, do you put fruit juice in the same category? Don’t worry, the majority do. Starting the day off with a
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If there wasn’t enough information out there already to prove to parents that physical activity is necessary for their children, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) just released a new study which linked physical activity in children to a reduced risk of bone fractures later in life. The study was conducted in Sweden over a six year period,
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