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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q & A

Posted June 4, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs, Special Features, Q & A

With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…

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Dr. Mirkin: Exercise and Diabetes

Posted April 24, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Her News

Several studies show that vigorous exercise can help to prevent and to treat diabetes.  A recent study from the University of Missouri in Columbia helps to explain why (American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, April 2008).

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Eat Less or Run More?: That Really Is the Question

Posted April 3, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Caroline Shannon

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can sometimes be tough. Not only are health experts asking us to watch what we put into our mouths, but we are also required to stick to an exercise regimen that gets our hearts pumping.

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Healthy in a Hurry: Tip # 5 - Boost your Breakfast with a Smoothie

Posted January 11, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Shannon Martin

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

You may hear it time and time again—breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There is actually a plethora of research to back up this claim. A recent study by Harvard researchers found that people who ate breakfast every morning…

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How to be an Economical Runner

Posted October 20, 2007 at 09:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

For many runners, scoring a faster running time can be a point of frustration.  Though you train regularly and your technique may seem impeccable, sometimes your efforts seem to add up to nothing when it comes to improving your speed. …

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Nancy Clark: Sports Nutrition News from The American College of Sports Medicine

Posted July 9, 2007 at 12:30 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features

The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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Lactic Acid: A misunderstood & natural energy source

Posted May 23, 2007 at 12:30 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her News

This article was written by TFS senior writer Allyson Rosen.

I’ve been a runner most of my life and have always been warned about lactic acid build up.  From coaches to…

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Eating for Energy: What foods to get you there

Posted May 8, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Seth Braun

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Workout Fuel

This article is written by Mr. Seth Braun, a network guest contributor, natural health expert and best-selling author. Seth can be contacted for a complimentary consultation through his site or at his clinic, (303)-444-2357.

How do you get…

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