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DIY Sports Drinks
Commercial sports drinks are convenient. But many are expensive and contain artificial ingredients. Learn how to make your own, so you can control wha
By Emily Brown

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Fluid Facts for Athletes
If you are a serious athlete who works up a good sweat, you might wonder how much you should drink before, during and after a hard workout. The Americ
By Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD

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6 Key Nutrients for Optimal Recovery
If you're pushing your muscles, soreness and fatigue may set in. To ensure these ailments don't set back your training, feed your body the ingredients
By Kelli Jennings, RD

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5 Key Post-Workout Nutrition Tips
Knowing the best way to refuel after a tiring training session can be confusing. These tips from the American College of Sports Medicine will help set
By Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD

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The 3 Keys of an Effective Training Nutrition Plan
Whether you want to optimize performance, lose weight or compete, there are three keys of an effective training nutrition plan. Follow them, and you'l
By Kelli Jennings, RD

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Nutrition Quick Tip: Use Produce as an Edible Container
Who needs a bowl when you have a spaghetti squash, watermelon or a bell pepper? These and other fruits and veggies do double duty, acting as serving d
By Nicole Reino

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How Eating Breakfast Can Help You Lose Weight
Think skipping breakfast will help cut your calorie count? Here's why you should start your day with a healthy meal.
By Chrissy Wellington

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The 5 Biggest Sports Drink Mistakes
With so many sports-drink options, claims and ingredients, it's easy to get confused. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes, and choose the best
By Kelli Jennings, RD

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What to Eat Before a 10K
Don't get caught up in training runs and forget about what you're putting in your body. Here's what to eat before a 10K for your best performance.
By Jessica Sanders

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13 Strategies to Prevent Overeating
Don't kick yourself for hitting the buffet table for seconds. Instead, take control of the triggers that cause you to overeat with these mindful eatin
By Katie Jeffrey

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The Pre-Race Meal
No meal is more important than the one before a race. Eating the right meal at the right time ensures that all your hard training doesn't go to waste.
By Matt Fitzgerald

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5 Pre-Race Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid
Here are the top five pre-race nutrition mistakes runners make—and how to keep them from ruining your big day.
By Kelly Bastone

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5 Vitamins to Aid Muscle Recovery
Ease muscle soreness without a pill. Put down the plastic bottle and try these five naturally-occurring vitamins instead.
By Beth Roessner

10 Fruits and Vegetables That Should Be in Your Diet
Take a look at these ten fruits and vegetables that should be incorporated into your daily diet and some creative ideas on how to eat them.
By Naomi Rotstein

10 Health Benefits of Beer
Worried that pint will lead to nothing but a beer belly? Fear no more. Drinking beer can actually improve your health.
By Jackie Veling

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Top 5 Herbs for Weight Loss
Add these herbs to your diet to help improve your metabolism, clean up your digestion, and shed some pounds.
By James Penn

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Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports writer and training intelligence specialist for PEAR Sports.