RunnerDude's Fitness News Update

[Thad McLaurin]

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December 1, 2013, Volume 4, Issue 12 RunnerDude's Fitness News Update Welcome to RunnerDude's Fitness News Update where you'll receive monthly running and fitness news, tips, recipes, and videos! Enjoy! Kettlebells Improve Strength Kettlebell training has experienced a resurgence of late. Going by the physical improvements the training can offer, is its popularity warranted? The answer is yes, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research (2012; 26 [8], 2228–33). read more » Challenged with Overeating? Improve Your Dining Ambiance Set the mood before consuming food. That’s the apparent take-home message of a recent study reported in the August issue of Psychological Reports (111 [1], 228–32) showing that environmental cues such as lighting and music strongly bias eating behaviors. read more » Exercise and Mindfulness Reduces Colds In addition to getting a flu shot, you may want to exercise or meditate consistently to help protect yourself against winter colds and flus. New research shows that simple preventive measures like engaging in daily physical activity or mindfulness meditation may be almost as effective as a flu vaccine for lowering the odds of succumbing to an acute respiratory infection. read more » Recipe for Health: Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul Dubbed the “Jewish penicillin” by mothers around the world, chicken noodle soup appears to have a medicinal effect on cold sufferers. At the very least, a hot bowl of this soothing soup is a comfort when you are feeling under the weather (or just plain missing your own mom). read more » IDEA Fitnographic: Sitting is a Death Trap Stats and facts pile up on the dangers of grabbing a chair. read more » IDEA Food and Nutrition Tips Client nutrition is a big concern for fitness professionals because they know it’s a big issue for many clients. This special issue of IDEA Food and Nutrition Tips has been included in your newsletter this month as a bonus to give you a glimpse into the high-level education your fitness pro must keep up with to serve you well. Are you confused about nutrition label reading? The information in this issue can clear it up. Are you interested in starting 2014 off right with a pantry clean out or a supermarket guided tour with shopping tips? Do you think a diet log or planning menus ahead of time would help you with your wellness goals or with weight loss? Have a chat with your trainer to find out what he or she can do to help you in these areas! We hope the articles in this issue spark some good conversations for you and your chosen professional! read more » Thad McLaurin http://www.runnerdudesfitness.com Follow me on Twitter My Facebook Page Recent Blog Posts To visit my blog, click here Upcoming Events

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