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Expert_badge Maggie

Rate of Perceived Exertion

When I first began working out, I didn't know how exercise was "supposed" to feel. At first, I thought that the harder I was breathing, the more effective my exercise would be. After a few years of reading, talking to mentors in the fitness industry, and practicing, I've become more in-tune to my body. However, for beginners and pros alike, the... Read moreChevron
posted 08/27/2009, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Anna

The Pikes Peak Ascent

The Pikes Peak Ascent is not an ordinary half marathon.  The start line is at an elevation of 6,300 feet above sea level; the finish line is at 14,115 feet above sea level.   The thirteen some miles in between pick up 7,815 feet,  winding from the base of Pikes Peak all the way to the summit.  The challenge attracts all... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Maggie

Don't Sweat It

Although none of us want to admit it, the lazy dog days of summer are nearly over. We'll soon be back to 6 a.m. wakeups and homework-filled afternoons. I, like many others, have gotten into an exercise routine this summer: I wake up, eat breakfast, and go for a leisurely run or swim. Once school rolls around, I'll have to adjust my exercise... Read moreChevron
posted 08/17/2009, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Maggie

Stick with it!

What makes us stick with a routine, be it exercise or nutrition? The answer: practicability. For example, it's impractical to eat the same exact food every single day. From a health standpoint, it's important to eat a range of food to get adequate vitamins and minerals. But more pertinently, we'd just get bored! Even if this meal plan caused us to... Read moreChevron
posted 08/09/2009, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Maggie

Flexibility at Any Dinner Table

It's hard enough to manage diabetes at home, where most of us have a say in what's for dinner, are allowed to raid the pantry, and exercise on our own time. However, when we're at camp, traveling, or staying in another person's house, it's hard to define the line between taking care of our diabetes and overstepping our boundaries. It's ok if your... Read moreChevron

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