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What are some general nutrition guidelines for people who exercise on a regular basis? |
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Frontload calories to fuel up for the activity. If you are exercising in the afternoon, be sure to eat a good breakfast and lunch and pre-exercise snack (200-300 calories one hour before exercising) so you have greater stamina, endurance, and energy to enjoy the exercise. If you exercise in the morning, a snack (200 to 300 calories) even 5 minutes before exercise will enhance performance. Staying fueled is always preferable to exercising on fumes.
For the right balance of carbohydrate, protein and fat, eat a blend of each at every meal, i.e., cereal + milk + banana; bread + peanut butter + glass of milk; pasta + sauce + meatballs.
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What is the number one tip you have for women who want to get fit? |
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Find a walking buddy, and do strength training twice a week.
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Many people have jumped on the low carb diet bandwagon. Is this a good idea for an athlete or someone who works out regularly? |
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Active people need carbohydrates to fuel muscles, so the Atkins diet [and other diets that limit carbohydrates] is a bad idea.
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When do you need to use a sports drink and when is plain water just fine? |
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Use a sports drink if you will be exercising for more than 1.5 hours.
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What is your favorite way to work out? |
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I commute to work on my bike and take long runs with my friends.
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What is your favorite post-exercise snack? |
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A honey-wheat bagel with peanut butter and a glass of milk.
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