Apps For Fitness & Nutrition

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What apps do you use in your daily fitness and nutrition routine? As a personal trainer and runner fitness apps are a huge part of my daily routine. Everyone has their favorites depending on their daily habits. These are a few of my personal favorites. If you want to please share apps that help you.

Upper Body Stretch for Runners

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You may not think that runners need to have a flexible upper body. The entire body transfers energy when running. An overly tight upper body can easily degrade running mechanics. Check out the following 4 stretches to stay flexible!

The Purpose of the Long Run

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The long run serves a key purpose in every runner’s training program. It serves to build the endurance base level of conditioning.

Side Planks Without Using Shoulders

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Planks are a very effective exercise for strengthening the core (glutes, back, abdominals). Often shoulder weakness or injuries prevent proper body alignment. Check out this easy to use modification to perform side planks.

Nutrition for Sports Performance

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Food is fuel to power your workouts and help you achieve your best race performance. Here is a helpful guide for navigating your sports nutrition. A great way to record what you are eating is a nutrition app that will compile the variety of food that you consume.

How Busy People Don't Skip Workouts

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We are all super busy in life. It is easy to cut short or skip workouts when short on time. In order to reach health and fitness goals it is essential to plan for your workouts in the busy schedule. Check out ways to stay on track to meet your goals!

Product Review: Heart Zones Blink 3.0 Heart Rate Monitor

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The Heart Zones Blink 3.0 is an amazing fitness wearable! It tracks heart rate, calories, steps, & cadence. Check out why it is so unique and fun to use!

Gait Cycle & Ankle Exercises for Runners

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Ever wonder if your running form is correct? A good way to check out your running posture is to take a look at your gait cycle.

Agility Drills for Runners


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Agility is very important in sports that rapidly change pace and direction. Distance running is generally not requiring a lot of rapid changes of direction. But having a good sense of agility helps runners to avoid injuries (stepping off a curb and catching yourself before falling, dodging something on the ground and avoiding rolling your ankle, or rapidly running around another runner who suddenly stopped at a water stop in a race).

Product Review: Bali Body Bronzing Lotion

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Bali Body Bronzing Lotion is an amazing tinted moisturizer. It gives a bronzing glow immediately when applied. There is no need for sunshine exposure to get the glow.

GIVEAWAY - Sockwell Compression Socks & Winner Announced

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Time for another giveaway! I've teamed up with Sockwell for a giveaway of a pair of their knee high compression socks! They will select the style & mail it to you. See rules below!

Stop Foot & Leg Cramps

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Foot cramps can stop any runner right in their tracks. Check out how to avoid them and how to end them when they strike.

Running Program Building Blocks


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The Internet, bookstore shelves & running clubs are full of information (or misinformation) about running programs. How do you know if the program is balanced?

Life After A Marathon?

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Is there life after a marathon (or half marathon, etc)? The answer is yes and it takes a bit of planning just like you did to arrive at the starting line.

Staying Motivated for Running


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Three useful motivational techniques for running are creating small goals, changing up the training program & having fun! See more below.

GIVEAWAY - Lumo Run on Instagram


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CONTEST TIME!!!!!
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I have been using my Lumo Run for a year & love it! It gives impressive stats of my run that other wearables don't offer. After a few running injuries I was searching for a device to help with biomechanics when running. Lumo Run is fantastic for correcting deficiencies in running posture. It's a small device that clips on the back of your waistband. The phone app provides the data showing you how you compare with the standards. It also has audible cues and half mile updates on your progress. Additionally, the app gives exercises to correct each postural deficiency. It's like having a physical therapist running with you & cueing you!


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Blog Award - Naked Nutrition

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My blog received a Top Fitness Bloggers award from Naked Nutrition! You can see their list here. I would like to thank Naked Nutrition and all of my readers for making Runnergirl Training a top read fitness blog!


Acceleration Drills for Running


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Acceleration is defined as increasing speed over a short period of time. As a runner acceleration is very important. You need it when starting, when picking up the pace throughout and at the end of a race.

Nutrition Changes Through Cooking

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Nutrients in food can change when it is exposed to cooking and altered through the light, heat and oxygen. Each of these decreases the nutritional quality of the food.

Sciatic Nerve Leg and Glute Pain

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Sciatic pain can be a common pain for runners. It is pain that runs down the back of the leg from the glutes to the knees. There are several causes and also ways to get relief.

Avoiding Dehydration


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Dehydration can be the arch nemesis of runners. It can even sneak up on you before you know it. Sometimes hours later you will suffer the effects only to realize you missed the warning signs. Check out how to prevent and deal with dehydration.

The Virtual Race Calendar Buy One Get One FREE Sale


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Virtual races are an excellent way to stay motivated no matter your training goal, encourage your friends and family to get active and support charity.

Negative Split Training


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What is a negative split? It is a racing or training technique when the second half is performed faster than the first half. There are a few reasons behind using this practice.

5 Fitness Facts

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There is a ton of health and fitness information out there! From the internet, magazines, books, TV, exercise videos & the latest fad seen at the gym. Below are five of the core fitness concepts to get you to your goals.

Preventing High Blood Pressure

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a silent killer. There are no symptoms of having high blood pressure. However, it is a very dangerous condition and if it goes uncontrolled it can be fatal.

6 Fitness Myths Busted


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1. You burn more calories if you do cardio before weights.
Kinda true.
As you fatigue the second workout will be less intense and therefor burn less calories than the first workout. Do the main focus workout first. If you are marathon training then run first. If you are working on improving your 1 RM on squats then lift weights first.


2. The cardio equipment at the gym accurately records calories burned.
False.
Cardio equipment at the gym is notoriously off (incorrect) when recording calories burned. A more accurate way to know your calories burned is to use a fitness band/watch or an online calories burned calculator.


3. Poor eating habits can be erased with tough workouts in the gym.
False.
While in your teens and 20’s you can try to get by it will eventually catch up to you at some point. Excess sugar, calories, alcohol and poor nutrition habits will cause poor health. A good way to avoid these pitfalls is to record your daily food and drink intake in an app that will give you the nutritional breakdown of your habits. This is one of the easiest and quickest ways to lose weight.


4. Women who lift weights will get bulky.
False.
Women do not have enough testosterone to build bulky muscles like men. Women need to incorporate resistance training to maintain muscles for strength for everyday activities, to increase metabolism and be toned (not squishy). In order for a women to maintain a large amount of muscle mass they have to perform a lot of resistance training, consume a lot of protein (and possibly supplements) and eat a lot of calories to support and maintain that mass. They go out of their way to purposely achieve those results.


5. You need to drink a protein shake after every workout.
False.
A protein shake is a meal replacement. That means you drink it instead of a breakfast, lunch or dinner. Depending on the calorie content you could make it a snack. If you really want to down a shake post workout then incorporate it into your nutritional plan for the day. You could hit then gym then have a shake for breakfast. You could do a bodyweight routine at work and drink a shake for lunch. You could do an evening commute run home and then have a shake for dinner.


6. To get a ripped 6-pack you need to do a million crunches.
False.

There is no way to spot reduce. Abs, biceps or calves development are all going to be dependent on several factors including your genetics, nutrition, workout program, etc. Instead of focusing on 1 particular body part try to focus on your overall total body. If you want to see an increase in muscle definition then focus on a workout program that will use cardio and resistance training components and reduce the amount of processed foods you eat. Try to switch them out for organic, whole food, fresh (or canned with low sodium) food options. In 1-3 months of making these adjustments you should notice your body feeling energetic, clothes fitting better, etc.


Foods That Hydrate

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Staying hydrated can be tricky especially in hot or humid weather and when exercising. There are a variety of foods that have a high water content and can help you reach your daily hydration goal.

Energy Pathways for Running

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There are many forms of energy involved in running. It may seem that once you lace up your running shoes the energy needed magically appears. It’s an interesting process and once you read about it you’ll be energized to dash out the door!

Brick Workouts

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You may have heard the term “brick workout” and wondered if it was some latest fad of a bootcamp workout. When in fact it simply means to combine two modes of training into one workout.

5 Tips To Race Alone


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Sometimes when you run a race you may have the luxury of friends and sometimes you may be flying solo. Both instances have their pros and cons to the racing experience. Check out a few reasons why racing alone can be fun!

Product Review: Rolflex Sports Roller


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Rolflex is an impressive sports massager with some very unique features! Rolling out muscles before and after workouts prevents injuries and has many other benefits. Check out how Rolflex can help you with muscle soreness and joint stiffness from exercise or injuries.

How To Not Overeat

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Ever wonder if you are over eating? Here are 5 easy ways to control potion sizes when eating.

Shin Splints

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Shin splints is a term used for pain along the front of the shins on the lower legs. It usually is felt along the tibia but can also be experienced at the top, outer part of the lower leg on the tibialis anterior muscle. The pain is caused from a variety of problems. See below for easy remedies for shin splint pain.

Are You Eating Too Much Sugar


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Have you ever noticed the scale creeping up but you can't pinpoint a change in your habits to have caused weight gain? Sugar might be to blame for the sneaky increase on the scale.

Portion Control Tips

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Ever wonder if you are over eating? Here are 5 easy ways to control potion sizes when eating.

Rest Day

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What can you do with your rest day to prevent yourself from climbing the walls? Here are a few easy tips to keep focus even when resting your legs!

Plantar Fasciitis

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Plantar fasciitis is a specific heel pain when the plantar fascia becomes inflamed. This is felt as a stabbing pain from the heel to mid foot. Plantar fasciitis is especially painful in the morning.

Product Review: Arctic Cool Instant Cooling Shirt

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The Arctic Cool Instant Cooling women's shirt is great for your next workout or run! It boasts a lot of the top tech features!

Benefits of Walking

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There are many health benefits to a walking program. Walking is great exercise and can be easily incorporated into your existing workout schedule.

Product Review: Arctic Zero Lactose Free Ice Cream New Flavors

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Arctic Zero just release new flavors for 2017; have you tried them? They are amazing!!! As always, these new Arctic Zero flavors are non-GMO, have whey protein, lactose free, low calorie & low sugar!

The Luckiest Run

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The Virtual Race Calendar just released our St. Patrick's Day race medal! It's a glamorous 4 inch sparkle, blinking LED & rainbow sun catcher all in one!

Importance Of Sleep

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The importance of sleep is often overlooked. However, it is a highly essential part of a balanced training program. Society often pressures us to do more & taking time for adequate nightly sleep or naps is seen as a luxury.

Carrageenan & How To Avoid Eating It

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You may or may not have heard about carrageenan but chances are you've eaten it. It's pervasive in many foods & has been linked to health problems. 
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