 Myth: I won't burn as many calories in a weight training class as I would in a traditional cardiovascular class.
Fact: Although resistance training does not result in significant immediate caloric expenditure, it does positively impact lean body mass and resting metabolic rate(1). As your muscles get stronger, the number of calories you burn just sitting around also increases.  Hey there, fellow runners! As an Obstacle Course Race Junkie and a long-distance running enthusiast, I know firsthand the importance of nutrition when it comes to optimizing performance and recovery on race day.
 COVID19 has affected all of us in one way or another. Whether it is a job uncertainties, health worries, or simply the fear of the unknown, the stress from all of it can be overwhelming. According to the American Institute of Stress, 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress and nearly 55% of Americans stress during the day. While it's impossible to eliminate stress, coping and managing it effectively is possible.
 Practical Tips to Avoid Taking in the Extra Calories
Today I wanted to share with you some of the tricks I tell my clients to use to avoid bad snacking. Eating a healthy snack in between meals can actually be good for you. It helps prevent overeating at lunch and dinner, and could help keep your digestive system active, thus helping you lose weight faster. The below “tricks” are there to help you avoid the type of snacking that packs a calorie punch. For example, snacks like candies, sodas, fast food, desserts, etc. |
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