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How do Acai Berries Compare to Blueberries?
- Acai Berries: These berries are unique because they are high in healthy fats like omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, making them a source of beneficial fats that most berries don’t offer. Acai berries are also relatively low in sugar compared to other fruits.
- Blueberries: Blueberries are high in vitamins like vitamin C and K, and also provide a decent amount of fiber. While lower in fats, blueberries are rich in various phytochemicals that promote heart health and cognitive function.
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So how good is Zone 2 Training?
Training in Zone 2, typically defined as 60-70% of maximum heart rate, is a cornerstone of endurance and aerobic fitness development. But how useful is it?
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The Rise of Ultra-Processed Sports Nutrition
One of the most notable trends in recent years is the rise of ultra-processed sports nutrition products. These products promise convenience, enhanced performance, and quick recovery for athletes.
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5 Romantic Fitness Challenges for Couples
Love is in the air and while Valentines often means diamonds and roses, many are looking for a different way to show their love for one another. One such way is taking up a challenge together, particularly one that you both enjoy. There’s plenty of great challenges to take up with your partner that can take you to romantic destinations or simply allow you to spend a bit of extra time with each other. From yoga to cycling with the sun, let’s dive head first into fitness challenges for couples.
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Sticking to your New Year's Fitness Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions – we’ve all made them, and we’ve all broken them, often before January even ends! The enthusiasm of January 1st can quickly fizzle out, leaving us wondering why we even bothered in the first place. But fear not, because sticking to your resolutions past January is entirely achievable with the right mindset and a few strategic tricks up your sleeve.
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The Struggles of Cost of Living in the Fitness Industry
It’s no secret that the recent cost of living crisis and seemingly endless rise of inflation has impacted many people and small businesses around the world. The impact has also been felt significantly in the fitness industry and as 2023 has now come to an end, it’s important to look back at some of the big losses that have impacted the industry as well as looking at a way out of the dark.
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Why Riding Slower Makes you Faster
Cycling training is a notoriously difficult beast to master. Part of this is simply the various different factors involved. From nutrition to cycling gear, there is a lot you need to consider before you even get on the bike. Then when you do, cycling is often high-intensity, especially if you want to compete in cycling races, challenges and events. This means that you are putting your body through intense training and pressure and this can feel impossible if you are starting from the bottom. Your cardio and general fitness levels may not be at the level you need to endure long or quick rides.
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Endurance Running on a Vegan Diet
When it comes to sport, the rise of vegan diets have often been a consideration in modern meal prep and nutrition. Ensuring that you get the right amount of protein and necessary minerals and vitamins can be difficult without meat products. The vegan diet has many advantages and disadvantages when it comes to nutrients and allowing for that in a meal plan when training can be difficult. This gets even more challenging when you up the distance.
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