Stomach
Better Than a 6-Pack
Sure, it's great to have solid lower- and upper body strength, but your core is the pinnacle of your training. It directly affects everything from your breathing, posture and stability [...]
The Missing Nutrient Needed For Weight Loss
Let's face it, we like quick fixes. And we're susceptible to the lures of advertisements for weight-loss products. Fight the flab by taking a pill before meal time, or eat [...]
How to Warm Up Your Rotator Cuff Muscles
If you play a sport like baseball or tennis, where you throw or swing with your arm overhead, you must attend to your shoulder health. If you fail to take [...]
20 Healthy Dinner Options For Marathon Training
Marathon preparation can seem like an introductory course in endurance eating. Traditionally, the "last supper" before a race was carbo-loaded. Nowadays, long-distance runners favor more balanced meals throughout their training—helping [...]
What’s Missing From the Female Athlete’s Diet, Part 2: Iron
In 2010, Paula Findley became the only female triathlete to win consecutive ITU World Championship Series events. However in the 2012 London Olympics, her undiagnosed case of anemia caused [...]
Why Crunches Alone Won’t Burn Belly Fat
If you're trying to burn belly fat and tone your abs, it's almost guaranteed that you're performing Crunches. If you are, you are not alone. Many gym-goers target their belly [...]
6 Nutrition Tips for Better Baseball Performance
A baseball player's diet is just as important as a commitment to training. Healthy eating often separates the "great" players from the "good." (See The 5 Most Effective Supplements for Baseball [...]
5 Foods to Avoid Before a Race
A simple nutrition mistake before a race can thwart months of dedicated training. To ensure your body is ready when the starting gun fires, avoid these racing don'ts: Anything New [...]
Running Away From GI Distress: Symptoms, Causes And Tips
Week five of your marathon training. You're confident and feeling good, because up to this point everything has gone perfectly. Your shoes are on, your GPS watch is synced up [...]
Ask the Experts: How to Prevent a Side Stitch
Q: How can I prevent a side stitch? A: Also referred to as running cramps, side stitches are usually felt in the abdomen and can range from mildly uncomfortable to debilitating. Side [...]