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Tips to Run Better and Recover Faster

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Before Running: 1. If you eat a large meal before a run, wait at least three hours before you head out. Almost nothing you eat immediately before a run will digest enough to give you energy during your run. If you do have to eat, choose something your system can easily absorb, such as a banana, a few spoonfuls of peanut butter or honey, or a handful of dried fruit. 2. Drink at least 8 oz. of water a half hour before heading out to prevent dehydration. If you're going for longer than a 10K, you might consider taking a water bottle or planning a route that has a water stop along the way. Staying hydrated will keep your legs from cramping, especially in hot weather. 3. You may be tempted to do intense stretching to get warmed up, but try Chi Running Body Looseners instead. Ankle rolls, hip rotations, and knee circles are a few gentle exercises you can do to get your body loose and relaxed without straining cold muscles and joints. See the Chi Running book or DVD for a detailed...

How to Exercise Outdoors in Winter Weather ?

1 Remember how much you enjoyed being outside during winter as a kid. Children are less bothered by the cold and more excited about the prospects of getting out there and making the most of snow, rain, and even hail. Winter's weather excites children and enthuses them to make snow angels, sled down hills, and to learn to ski, skate, and snowboard. Follow their lead and become reinvigorated by the fun promised by winter exercising and outdoor play. 2 Realize the health benefits of exercising during winter. Staying cooped up indoors all winter isn't beneficial for your health and can leave you more exposed to illnesses doing the winter rounds. Getting out and about gives you a chance to breathe fresh air, to see new and varied sights (beats  cabin fever ), and gives you a sound mind and body workout. If you suffer from  Seasonal Affective Disorder  (SAD), getting outside and exercising will help to reduce the symptoms by introducing more daylight to you...

Winter Skincare Tips

For normal to dry skin Use a cleanser containing aloe vera, cactus and lemon. Aloe vera has the power to restore moisture and has potent healing properties too. It is an anti-oxidant that speeds up the process of cell-renewal. An aloe cleanser helps in softening and removing dead cells, accelerates cell regeneration and delays ageing. Keep the skin moisturised, always During winter, the outer layer of skin becomes very dry therefore it is important to keep the skin moisturised. Even those who have oily skin must use light moisturising lotions after cleansing to keep the skin soft. Use a sunscreen People like to enjoy the sun during winter but little do they know that exposure to the sun can hasten ageing. Therefore, one must use a sunscreen 15 minutes before going out in order to allow the skin to absorb it. If you stay out in the sun for more than 30 minutes, reapply the sunscreen. Skin nourishment Nourish the skin every night if you have normal to dry skin. Apply a skin...