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Workout Supplement Basics

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Written by AstroNutrition 22 March 2012
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Though there is now a huge number of various different workout supplements available on the market, most of them are composed of the same basic building blocks.  In fact, most workout supplements fall into two general categories, these being, pre-workout supplements and post-workout supplements.

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Interval Training

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Written by AstroNutrition 1 March 2012
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Interval training is a kind of exercise in which bursts of energy output are interspersed with short rest periods or slow down periods.  Interval training is said to work on the principle that more work is accomplished and results are better than those achieved from a more sustained, continuous training method.

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Running Shoes Buyers Guide

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Written by AstroNutrition 10 February 2012
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When it comes to working out, having fashionable attire is definitely a choice.  However, when it comes to getting proper footwear, this is no place to skimp.  Good footwear is essential to staying injury free and therefore to enjoying your exercise program.  Without this most fundamental component, you may find yourself quitting a program due to pain, injuries or worse.

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Great Summer Sport Ideas

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Written by AstroNutrition 7 June 2010
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Now that summer is approaching and the weather is taking a turn, there is simply no excuse for not getting out there and enjoying it.  Of course while laying on the beach is a great way to relax and enjoy the weather, you might also want to consider a few ways to keep that beach body in shape over the summer.  Below are some of the best summer

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    How to Achieve Weight Loss Playing a Sport

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    Written by AstroNutrition 28 July 2009
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    It’s a pleasure to watch a sport being played, but there are some people who enjoy playing it more. I belong to this category and depend on racquetball to give me my daily high. Playing releases me from the tensions of daily life; it rejuvenates me and gets my adrenaline soaring; and it leaves me feeling good, strong and fit. But best of all, it has helped me lose weight.

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    Lose Weight Throughout The Day

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    Written by AstroNutrition 10 April 2009
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    The key to burning calories throughout the day, is to keep moving. With busy lives this should be happening already, however many of us work at a desk all day - so busy doesn&undefined;t always mean moving. 

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    Tennis Elbow Common For Office Workers

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    Written by AstroNutrition 8 April 2009
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    Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is one of the most common injuries treated by physiotherapists. The exact cause of it is unknown but it does stem from overuse of certain muscles in the arm.

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    Better Workouts and More Fun

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    Written by AstroNutrition 20 February 2009
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    Tired of working out the same way over and over again each week.  Now that the better weather is coming out, it&undefined;s time to switch it up a bit.  Cross training is much more effective for muscle development, weight loss, cardio and physique. 

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    5 Ankle Stregthening Exercises

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    Written by AstroNutrition 6 November 2008
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    <meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.4 (Win32)" /><style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"> The ankle is the area on the body which is most commonly injured. Because almost each <a href="http://astronutrition.ca/advanced_search_result.html?submit=Search&submit.y=0&submit.x=0&keyword=sport&search_in_description=1">sport </a> or exercise involves the feet and ankles, it is very difficult to do much when you have an ankle injury. Here are five exercises to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/3-moves-to-strengthen-your-ankles/c7d0ba28da363110VgnVCM20000012281eac____/fitness/body.by.design/leg.exercises">strengthen</a> your ankles and feet: </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_comments first"><a href="/blog/5_ankle_stregthening_exercises#comments" title="Jump to the first comment of this posting.">1 comment</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/5_ankle_stregthening_exercises" title="Read the rest of 5 Ankle Stregthening Exercises.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8381" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/after_workout_recovery_foods" title="After Workout Recovery Foods">After Workout Recovery Foods</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 0 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">20 October 2008</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_275"><a href="/blog/keywords/bodybuilding" rel="tag" title="">bodybuilding</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_539"><a href="/blog/keywords/carbohydrates" rel="tag" title="">carbohydrates</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1293"><a href="/blog/keywords/glycogen" rel="tag" title="">glycogen</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_734"><a href="/blog/keywords/muscle_repair" rel="tag" title="">muscle repair</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1294"><a href="/blog/keywords/post_recovery" rel="tag" title="">post recovery</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_48"><a href="/blog/keywords/protein" rel="tag" title="">protein</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_267 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/sports" rel="tag" title="" class="active">sports</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1295 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/workouts" rel="tag" title="">workouts</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <meta http-equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><title /><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.4 (Win32)" /><style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"> If you workout intensely three or more times per week or play sports competitively, it is important to consider the best foods to eat to help your body recover. When you workout you are exhausting your entire body and it needs fuel to rebuild. What is actually happening, is your body store of carbohydrates called glycogen is being depleted. </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_forbidden first"><span><a href="/blog/user/login?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8381%23comment-form">Login</a> or <a href="/blog/user/register?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8381%23comment-form">register</a> to post comments</span></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/after_workout_recovery_foods" title="Read the rest of After Workout Recovery Foods.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8342" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/3_ways_keep_children_active" title="3 Ways to Keep Children Active">3 Ways to Keep Children Active</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 0 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">27 August 2008</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_4 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/health_and_well_being" rel="tag" title="">Health and Well Being</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1230"><a href="/blog/keywords/activity" rel="tag" title="">activity</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_894"><a href="/blog/keywords/children" rel="tag" title="">children</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_176"><a href="/blog/keywords/exercise" rel="tag" title="">exercise</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1169"><a href="/blog/keywords/kids" rel="tag" title="">kids</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_41"><a href="/blog/keywords/obesity" rel="tag" title="">obesity</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_37"><a href="/blog/keywords/overweight" rel="tag" title="">overweight</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_267 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/sports" rel="tag" title="" class="active">sports</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1231 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/video_games" rel="tag" title="">video games</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p class="MsoNormal"> Many people who have children are finding it harder and harder to get them active. With the introduction of new video games and TV shows, kids are tending to flock more towards the couch than the outdoors. </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_forbidden first"><span><a href="/blog/user/login?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8342%23comment-form">Login</a> or <a href="/blog/user/register?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8342%23comment-form">register</a> to post comments</span></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/3_ways_keep_children_active" title="Read the rest of 3 Ways to Keep Children Active.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8309" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/3_natural_foods_energy" title="3 Natural Foods For Energy">3 Natural Foods For Energy</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 0 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">11 July 2008</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_1 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/nutrition_news" rel="tag" title="">Nutrition News</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1174"><a href="/blog/keywords/athletes" rel="tag" title="">athletes</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1173"><a href="/blog/keywords/chocolate_milk" rel="tag" title="">chocolate milk</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_532"><a href="/blog/keywords/energy" rel="tag" title="">energy</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_358"><a href="/blog/keywords/honey" rel="tag" title="">honey</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1172"><a href="/blog/keywords/natural_food" rel="tag" title="">natural food</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_905"><a href="/blog/keywords/probiotics" rel="tag" title="">probiotics</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_267 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/sports" rel="tag" title="" class="active">sports</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_162"><a href="/blog/keywords/weight_loss" rel="tag" title="">weight loss</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_238"><a href="/blog/keywords/workout" rel="tag" title="">workout</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_382 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/yogurt" rel="tag" title="">yogurt</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p> If you work out, you need energy. Eating or drinking the right things can help you stay energized throughout your work out and let you push your body to get the most out of your exercise time. Many people choose sports drinks to help their body refuel, but some natural foods </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_forbidden first"><span><a href="/blog/user/login?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8309%23comment-form">Login</a> or <a href="/blog/user/register?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8309%23comment-form">register</a> to post comments</span></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/3_natural_foods_energy" title="Read the rest of 3 Natural Foods For Energy.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8298" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/3_easy_core_exercises" title="3 Easy Core Exercises">3 Easy Core Exercises</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 1 comment </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">26 June 2008</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_449"><a href="/blog/keywords/anti_aging" rel="tag" title="">anti-aging</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_494"><a href="/blog/keywords/core_training" rel="tag" title="">core training</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1152"><a href="/blog/keywords/longevity" rel="tag" title="">longevity</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_496"><a href="/blog/keywords/pilates" rel="tag" title="">pilates</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_267 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/sports" rel="tag" title="" class="active">sports</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_495"><a href="/blog/keywords/stomach" rel="tag" title="">stomach</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1151"><a href="/blog/keywords/strecthing" rel="tag" title="">strecthing</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_290 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/yoga" rel="tag" title="">yoga</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p class="MsoNormal"> Besides looking slimmer, core exercises play an important role you your overall health and fitness. You can think of your core or stomach as the center piece to your entire body. It connects and holds all other areas together. </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_comments first"><a href="/blog/3_easy_core_exercises#comments" title="Jump to the first comment of this posting.">1 comment</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/3_easy_core_exercises" title="Read the rest of 3 Easy Core Exercises.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8214" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/3_stages_healing" title="The 3 Stages of Healing">The 3 Stages of Healing</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 1 comment </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">8 March 2008</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_563"><a href="/blog/keywords/bones" rel="tag" title="">bones</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_767"><a href="/blog/keywords/cartilage" rel="tag" title="">cartilage</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_801"><a href="/blog/keywords/healing" rel="tag" title="">healing</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_467"><a href="/blog/keywords/injury" rel="tag" title="">injury</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_492"><a href="/blog/keywords/pain" rel="tag" title="">pain</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1015"><a href="/blog/keywords/rehabilitation" rel="tag" title="">rehabilitation</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_267 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/sports" rel="tag" title="" class="active">sports</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1013"><a href="/blog/keywords/tendons" rel="tag" title="">tendons</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1014 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/therapy" rel="tag" title="">therapy</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"> Most people have at one time or another been injured whether it be from sports, or otherwise. Some injuries if not properly healed can cause a lifetime of pain or promote further injuries to surrounding bones, joints, tendons and cartilage. </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_comments first"><a href="/blog/3_stages_healing#comments" title="Jump to the first comment of this posting.">1 comment</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/3_stages_healing" title="Read the rest of The 3 Stages of Healing.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8212" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/many_benefits_stretching" title="The Many Benefits of Stretching">The Many Benefits of Stretching</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 1 comment </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">5 March 2008</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_449"><a href="/blog/keywords/anti_aging" rel="tag" title="">anti-aging</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1010"><a href="/blog/keywords/injuries" rel="tag" title="">injuries</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_500"><a href="/blog/keywords/relaxation" rel="tag" title="">relaxation</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_446"><a href="/blog/keywords/running" rel="tag" title="">running</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_267 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/sports" rel="tag" title="" class="active">sports</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1009"><a href="/blog/keywords/stretch" rel="tag" title="">stretch</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_241"><a href="/blog/keywords/stretching" rel="tag" title="">stretching</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_145"><a href="/blog/keywords/workout_tips" rel="tag" title="">workout tips</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_290 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/yoga" rel="tag" title="">yoga</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p class="MsoNormal"> These days, stretching is not only a controversial issue amongst runners, but other athletes alike.  People have different views on whether you should stretch before a workout or after a work out and how long to hold the stretches. What it comes down to is that regardless of the how, why, when, and for how long, stretching yields great health benefits. </p> </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_comments first"><a href="/blog/many_benefits_stretching#comments" title="Jump to the first comment of this posting.">1 comment</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/many_benefits_stretching" title="Read the rest of The Many Benefits of Stretching.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8042" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/10_easy_ways_burn_calories" title="10 Easy Ways to Burn Calories">10 Easy Ways to Burn Calories</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 30 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">29 August 2007</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_3 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/weight_loss_and_dieting" rel="tag" title="">Weight Loss and Dieting</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_709"><a href="/blog/keywords/bicycling" rel="tag" title="">bicycling</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_52"><a href="/blog/keywords/burn_calories" rel="tag" title="">burn calories</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_176"><a href="/blog/keywords/exercise" rel="tag" title="">exercise</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_570"><a href="/blog/keywords/sex" rel="tag" title="">sex</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_267 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/sports" rel="tag" title="" class="active">sports</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_608"><a href="/blog/keywords/swimming" rel="tag" title="">swimming</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_117 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/walking" rel="tag" title="">walking</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p style="line-height: 150%" class="MsoNormal"> The only way to lose weight is to burn <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie">calories</a>. A combination of <a href="http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/2000-calorie-diet.php">dieting</a> and exercise is the only true path to ridding that extra pudge around your hips, waist, or even under your chin. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that there are other ways to burn calories than doing it at the gym, and that they can be fun, social and often don’t even seem like working at all. </p> </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_comments first"><a href="/blog/10_easy_ways_burn_calories#comments" title="Jump to the first comment of this posting.">30 comments</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/10_easy_ways_burn_calories" title="Read the rest of 10 Easy Ways to Burn Calories.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-7582" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/5_tips_for_muscle_strains" title="5 Tips for Muscle Strains">5 Tips for Muscle Strains</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 8 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">23 July 2007</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_250"><a href="/blog/keywords/cycling" rel="tag" title="">cycling</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_176"><a href="/blog/keywords/exercise" rel="tag" title="">exercise</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_432"><a href="/blog/keywords/muscle_strain" rel="tag" title="">muscle strain</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_267 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/sports" rel="tag" title="" class="active">sports</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_508"><a href="/blog/keywords/strength_training_0" rel="tag" title="">strength training</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_241"><a href="/blog/keywords/stretching" rel="tag" title="">stretching</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_608 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/swimming" rel="tag" title="">swimming</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p style="line-height: 150%" class="MsoNormal">Caring for your body means being prepared. Simply jumping into activities without the proper warm-up or preconditioning can leave you in serious trouble. Muscle strains – also known as pulled muscles – often occur due to lack of readiness, or an unwillingness to acknowledge limits. Maybe you were able to swing from the monkey-bars like nobodies business when you were young, but it doesn’t mean you can do it still! </p> </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_comments first"><a href="/blog/5_tips_for_muscle_strains#comments" title="Jump to the first comment of this posting.">8 comments</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/5_tips_for_muscle_strains" title="Read the rest of 5 Tips for Muscle Strains.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-6309" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/5_tips_to_improve_your_running" title="5 Tips to Improve Your Running">5 Tips to Improve Your Running</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 14 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">2 May 2007</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_467"><a href="/blog/keywords/injury" rel="tag" title="">injury</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_466"><a href="/blog/keywords/jogging" rel="tag" title="">jogging</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_446"><a href="/blog/keywords/running" rel="tag" title="">running</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_267 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/sports" rel="tag" title="" class="active">sports</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_241"><a href="/blog/keywords/stretching" rel="tag" title="">stretching</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_447"><a href="/blog/keywords/training" rel="tag" title="">training</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_117 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/walking" rel="tag" title="">walking</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p>It seems so easy, just put on some shoes and start running.  Yet we are all at different stages, from beginner all the way to expert, and we could all use a little advice.  You never know what new helpful hint may improve your physical or emotional levels. 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