Posts found under "Nutrition" within Fitnovatives Blog
What does a “perfect day” of eating look like? If you think healthy eating has to be boring or restrictive, think again. The Nutrition Twins offer an inside look into the healthy meals they eat on a regular basis. And these meals are not only delicious, but easy-to-prepare, too!
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Do you find your best intentions to eat healthfully derailed the moment you step inside the grocery store? Here are 9 common mistakes shoppers make when food shopping—and, more importantly, how to avoid them and stay on track with your healthy eating goals.
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By ACE on Friday, April 27, 2012
It’s inevitable that clients will ask you about weight loss. After all, it’s one of the most common health and fitness goals. And with the diet industry’s heavy marketing efforts out there, you can be sure you’ll have to answer questions about popular fad diets, too.
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Last weekend, William Caviness, a 35-year-old North Carolina man collapsed 500 yards from the finish line at the Chicago Marathon and was pronounced death soon after. Serious attention to hydration on race day can prevent a tragic outcome on what is supposed to be a celebration of a commitment to physical activity and a remarkable feat of mental toughness.
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Normal glycogen restoration occurs within between 24 and 36 hours whereas a more aggressive approach can regenerate glycogen stores within 20 hours. Aggressive strategies therefore become an important consideration for those participating in more frequent, vigorous training programs and less important for those participating in moderate-to-vigorous bouts of cardio every 24 – 48 hours who need nothing more than their regular diet.
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The unfortunate reality for many of us is that the post-exercise period is perhaps the most neglected component of our exercise program, yet possibly the most influential in determining how effectively our body adapts to the exercise stress and recovers. The objective of this blog series therefore is to share various post-exercise refueling and rehydration strategies that will help your clients maximize their training goals and performance.
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