Category: Fitness & Training

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Anthocyanins: The antioxidants to put in your drinks for better endurance

Which drinks should I choose to improve my endurance?

Red fruit drinks contain anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that give berries their beautiful colours. According to several scientific studies, consuming red fruit rich in anthocyanins is associated with an improvement in certain performance indices in athletes, such as VO2 max. Antioxidants have their place in sports nutrition and are easy to consume in drinks.

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Why and how to train by monitoring your heart rate

Why train according to your heart rate?
Training with a heart rate monitor allows you to control your effort. The desired heart rate corresponds to a percentage of your maximum heart rate (MHR). It is possible to work at an endurance or intense cardio level by taking into account your physical condition, one of the key indicators of which is your resting heart rate.

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What is the best way to choose waterproof sports headphones? Our top 6

How do you add protein to your soup recipes?
Adding a protein source to soup makes it a complete meal for the evening. Replace potatoes with legumes, add chunks of meat to vegetable soups, adopt Asian broths with bean sprouts and tofu or add almond puree to soups. You can tweak any recipe to enjoy the satiating and comforting benefits of soup in winter.

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Innovation and Performance with the NEW 1750 and 2450

Your running is set to reach new heights, with a sense of style that fits into any home fitness centre. Introducing the new Commercial 1750 and Commercial 2450 from NordicTrack! With a Z-frame that places modern innovation at the forefront of its image; the HD pivoting touchscreen paired with incline capabilities will push the limits of the ancient perspective that performance and style cannot coexist. Questions of ‘what features I need to know purchasing a treadmill’ explained with the only question left to ask being ‘which one do I choose?’

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The New England Intervals series on iFIT: a turnkey program to improve running

Who is the New England Intervals series on iFIT for?
The New England Intervals series is brought to you by iFIT coach Casey Gilbert and filmed in the heart of New England. Visit Portland, Boston, Salem and Martha’s Vineyard while improving your running technique. By alternating between endurance runs and interval runs at different intensities, you’ll make rapid progress and be eager to find your next destination to continue improving!

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The 5:2 rule for optimal muscle recovery

How do you add protein to your soup recipes?
Adding a protein source to soup makes it a complete meal for the evening. Replace potatoes with legumes, add chunks of meat to vegetable soups, adopt Asian broths with bean sprouts and tofu or add almond puree to soups. You can tweak any recipe to enjoy the satiating and comforting benefits of soup in winter.

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How do I get my energy levels up?

What measures should be taken to achieve a good energy level?
To optimise your energy level, you need to focus on four things: a balance between physical activity and food intake, good oxygenation (which can be achieved through endurance activities and breathing exercises), sufficient sleep and regular exercise.

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Weight training: Guide, tips and benchmarks

How do you build muscle by lifting weights?
To optimise your weights in strength training, determine your objectives: the load and number of repetitions vary depending on whether you want to increase your muscle volume or improve your resistance to effort. There are different types of weights: choose them according to the areas you want to strengthen, your level and your physical condition.

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Stay on Track with Sam Goodchild: episode 4, training in mobility, challenge taken up throughout the season

How can I train on the move with the iFIT application?
With the iFIT smartphone app, you can train at home (on or off fitness equipment) as well as on the move, in a hotel, on the
beach or anywhere in the world. The audio series are particularly suitable for training on the go. This is one of the solutions
Sam Goodchild uses to stay in shape when he's away from his gym and the competition season is in full swing.

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How to stay active while working at the office: Your 3-step plan

How can you be more active all day despite working in an office?
Many work tasks performed while sitting can be done standing or moving: making phone calls, meeting with colleagues,
writing, etc. If this is not possible, plan active breaks so that you never spend more than 30 minutes sitting. By considering
exercise as a key element in your work performance, you should quickly find solutions that work for you.

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Change up your workouts: Focusing on back work

Why strengthen your back?
Having a muscular back helps to improve posture, balance your body shape and reduce the risk of injury during exercise.
With or without equipment, many exercises effectively target the back muscles: rowing, pull-ups, planking, rowing, etc.

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