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Where Do Eating Disorders Come From?

Ai Pono 2 Comments

There are many misconceptions about what causes eating disorders. Some people think a person develops an eating disorder out of vanity. Some individuals even blame themselves for their eating disorder, but that’s not true. Many parents and family members of a person with an eating disorder blame themselves for triggering it, but that’s not right either.

There are many different causes of eating disorders, because eating disorders are complex diseases. Read on to find out where eating disorders come from and how they’re triggered.

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Gabriela Trana: An Outstanding Athlete

George Banker 2 Comments

Sometimes it takes an outsider to recognize the talents of a person. A coach can provide the direction and the training plans, but it will take the athlete themselves to execute the plans. It takes years to see the full results, and you can expect there will be setbacks. Gabriela Trana is an international athlete who was born in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Growing up, she never dreamed she would be a flag bearer for the Costa Rican team during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Trana, however, is a two-time Olympian.

She’s a three-time finisher of the Army Ten-Miler (2009- 3rd 59:08, 2010 – 4th 58:31, and 2012 – 10th 58:25), and she’s chosen to share her running philosophy with you. 

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Just Start Running: Amy Nieman

George Banker 1 Comment ,

Does your chosen career create challenges which impact your exercise program? This month, Lt. Col. Amy Nieman (U.S. Army), attorney and ultramarathoner, shares her philosophy. Those who are in the legal profession can relate to stressful schedules and deadlines. Amy made the transition from track while in college, to road racing and ultramarathons.

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Experience Health & Fitness 

HIIT It with the Right Intensity

Retired Expert 2 Comments

HIIT has been shown in various studies to be more efficient at caloric burn in the fat-torching department than steady-state cardio, both during and after your workout. Everyone wants to get the most bang for their buck, so why not go to as many HIIT classes as possible?

Well, this is where we need to make sure we fully understand that not all HIIT classes are the same, specifically on the caloric burn level. This is where I’m happy to step in and shed some light on these HIIT-style workouts.

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When Exercise Makes You Feel Worse

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You know that old saying, “too much of any good thing can be a bad thing?” It’s true in just about every situation, including an exercise regimen. While a balanced amount of movement has its place in a healthy life, too much of it can cause devastating issues, including body dysmorphia, exercise dependency, even a full-blown exercise disorder.

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