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Scientists and Slimmers Make Calorie Calculating Errors

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 6:19 am
Scientist have admitted they have previously miscalculated how much energy we actually need. But as most people under estimate their calorie consumption, is this a green light to eating more?
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Strenua's World in October's Blog Carnivals

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 4:03 pm
Articles from Strenua’s World appear in this month’s Carnival of Inspiration and Motivation, and Athletic Alley Blog Carnival. Make sure you check them out!!
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Final Advice For New York City Marathon

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 8:48 pm
The ING New York City Marathon is this Sunday. Runners can read here some last minute tips on how to deal with issues unique to this race.
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Do recent deaths during races suggest marathon running is inherently dangerous?

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 7:13 pm
The three tragic deaths during the Detroit marathon this weekend, following the death last week of a runner in the Baltimore highlights the physical demands of the event. Are they all due to undiagnos...
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Scientific claims about probiotic yoghurt misleading

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 5:43 pm
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority have banned an advert for a probiotic yoghurt drink for misleading the public with its scientific claims. Are you wasting your money on products with no pr...
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How much do you know about your health supplements?

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 11:30 am
Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's safe. How much do you know about the benefits and risks of your health & sport supplements?
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Running for Charity? – Make the most of your Marathon Sponsorship

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 10:08 am
Whether you were successful in getting your own place for next years Virgin London Marathon or not, charities are always looking for runners to race and fund raise for them. What's the most cost e...
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Are British children really getting so little exercise?

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 7:27 am
A survey published by the British Heart Foundation, suggests that British children are not getting enough exercise with one in three doing less than an hour of physical activity a week. But is it a fa...
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Ten Top Tips To Assist Marathon Runners

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 8:12 am
When running a marathon some of your fellow runners often make it difficult for you to run a personal best. If you are entering a marathon here are ten top tips to consider to help you assist your fel...
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Are the new Apple iPods attractive to athletes?

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 3:48 pm
Apple have launched their new range of iPods today. Most of us won’t rush out and buy the latest version, but it attracts us away from their competitors when we next buy a replacement.  I don’t m...
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What's your sporting motivation?

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 8:36 am
Yesterday I had planned my final long run before my upcoming marathon. Whilst running alone in the rain and the mud my motivation to complete 20 miles disappeared and I ended up stopping 6miles short....
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Can creatine supplements enhance muscle recovery?

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 6:49 pm
Creatine has become a popular nutritional supplement among athletes and is often taken by people who want to gain muscle mass. Here we investigate a study that suggests it could also increase the enha...
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Strenua's World in August Blog Carnivals

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 5:41 pm
Articles from Strenua's World appear in this month's Women and Outdoor Adventure Blog Carnival; Weight Management and Fitness Forum; and A Plateful of You. Make sure you check them out!!
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Bank Holiday Promotions and Deals

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 2:28 pm
This bank holiday there are many online promotions and offers to take advantage of, here are a few of the the best. Bookmark this page and check back for updates thoughout the weekend.
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Should endurance athletes take creatine supplements?

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 7:11 am
Creatine has become a popular nutritional supplement among athletes and is often taken by people who want to gain muscle mass, but there is increasingly evidence that it may also help in recovering fr...
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Get Creative and Customise your Kit

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 7:02 pm
With NIKEiD you can now customise not only your shoes but also your watches, bags and clothing to co-ordinate with your outfit that day or to compliment your team colours.
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Chocolate Craving?

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Aug 16, 2009, 9:22 am
Find out why we crave chocolate so much and which is the best type to eat to make the most of reported health benefits.
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Make supermarkets your next stop for sport and leisure equipment

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Aug 12, 2009, 2:22 pm
If you want to improve your health and fitness, a visit to a supermarket no longer has to end at stocking up on fruit and vegetables. Sainsbury's now sell sport and leisure products online.
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Are you Good For your Age? Don't miss the deadline for 2010 London Marathon entries

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Aug 9, 2009, 3:01 pm
The deadline for Good for Age entries for the 2010 Virgin London marathon is approaching. Check the qualifying times to see if you can apply and avoid the ballot.
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Fats, Proteins or Carbohydrates – What's the best combination for a weight-loss diet?

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Aug 3, 2009, 5:40 pm
When choosing a diet to lose weight it seems that rather than eating a balanced healthy diet people choose to follow the latest celebrity endorsed diet which often emphasize eating high levels of prot...
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Strenua's World in July's Blog Carnivals

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Jul 31, 2009, 4:13 pm
This month articles from Strenua's World appears in Brain Blogging Carnival; VIP Weight Loss Help; and Health Fitness How To Blog, Make sure you check them out.
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Increase your 'good' HDL cholesterol through endurance exercise

Strenua Jo posted an article on - Jul 27, 2009, 11:17 am
Coronary artery disease occurs as a result of a build-up of fatty materials such as cholesterol. When cholesterol attaches itself to high-density lipoproteins (HDL) it can then be transported away fro...
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