How to Hydrate during Exercise

Posted by Anna-Lisa Finger on Mar 17, 2012 in Exercise and Nutrition, News, Nutrition | 0 comments How hydrated you are dur­ing long runs or bike rides can deter­mine if you will thrive or wither dur­ing your exer­cise session. Exer­cise causes your body tem­per­a­ture to increase, the extent to which depends on your exer­cise inten­sity, exer­cise dura­tion, the cli­mate, the clothes you are wear­ing and your meta­bolic rate.  In order to cool your body and lower your body...
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What to Eat Before Working Out

Posted by Anna-Lisa Finger on Jul 9, 2011 in Exercise and Nutrition | 0 comments After a long day at work, eat­ing a portion-controlled snack, before hit­ting the gym, may be just what you need to boost your energy level and keep you from overeat­ing at dinner. If you plan to go to the gym at 6pm but had your last meal at 12 o’clock, your body is more in need of fuel than in need of an intense exer­cise ses­sion.  Plan to have your snack 2–4 hours before your...
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