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Stretches & Strengthening for Sore Ankles from Running

Published Jan,08 2019  |  By Tim Petrie

If you're a runner, the pounding on your feet and ankles can lead to general soreness of your ankle joints and muscles. Sore ankles can also be the symptom of tight muscles, arthritis, tendinitis, muscle strains or a minor ankle sprain.

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Five best vitamins for beautiful skin. Products with vitamins A, B, C, E, K - broccoli, sweet potatoes, orange, avocado, spinach

Foods High in B Vitamins

Published Nov,27 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

The B vitamins include thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate (also called folic acid or folacin), vitamin B6, vitamin B12, biotin and pantothenic acid.

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Calories Burned Walking for 1 Hour

Published Nov,18 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

Walking is a low-impact aerobic exercise that's easy to do, requires no special equipment and burns calories effectively. The amount of calories that you'll burn walking depends how long you walk, how strenuous your walk is and how much you weigh.

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Why You're So Tired After a Workout

Published Nov,17 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

Exercise is supposed to make you feel energized — not exhausted. But if you're feeling lethargic after your workout, you're not alone. When you exercise, you burn calories and expend energy.

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What to Do After Running a 5K

Published Sep,25 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

Whether it is your first race or your 30th, knowing how to take care of your body after a 5K or any other race is an important part of being a smart runner.

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How to Lose Weight While on Effexor XR

Published Sep,05 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

Antidepressants like Effexor XR have a reputation for causing fluctuations in weight. If you find yourself gaining weight or want to drop the pounds you gained previously, here are some tips.

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How Many Steps in a Mile?

Published Jul,19 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

There are a few different factors that play a role in figuring out how many steps it takes to walk a mile. Here's how to figure it out for yourself.

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Boxing Agility Drills

Published Feb,13 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

Boxing agility drills are an effective way to improve your foot speed and endurance while maximizing your performance in the ring.

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5 Ab Exercises You Can Do Standing

Published Jan,31 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

It's not always possible to work out on the floor, but there are plenty of effective and challenging ab-strengthening exercises you can do while standing. Here are five of the best.

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Keys to Running With Bad Knees

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

Many people use bad knees as an excuse to avoid exercise. Whether you have arthritis, a former injury or another condition that causes your knees to ache, there are steps and precautions you can take to make running on your knees as painless as possible.

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Yoga Poses to Avoid With Osteoporosis

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

Practicing yoga can be quite beneficial for people with osteoporosis. However, there are several poses that can be harmful and should be modified or avoided.

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