PUMA News Archive
Training
February 2012
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The Busy Gal's Guide to Fueling a Workout
February 21, 2012It’s 4:55 pm and you just powered through a full day at the office. So how do you make sure you've got energy to burn for a workout?
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New York’s Top Running Routes
February 07, 2012The Big Apple − if you can run here, you can run anywhere! It’s the city that never sleeps and her streets are always welcoming to runners.
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Are You Getting Enough Protein?
February 07, 2012Protein is one of the most important nutrients. If carbs are our main fuel, proteins are the body’s building materials. But how much protein should you get?
January 2012
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Can You Trust The Calorie Count On Your Cardio Machine?
January 20, 2012850 calories burned in 50 minutes? Is it too good to be true? Maybe. Let’s just say, read on before diving into your hot fudge sundae reward. Here's a scale you can use to gage how hard you are working.
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Why Hill Workouts are Worth the Effort
January 18, 2012Whether you work with a coach or create your own workout plan, hill workouts always seem to make the list. Common as hill workouts are, it’s very tempting to ask “Why am I doing this?” – especially when you’re pushing yourself up hill after hill.
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Get In Your Workout and Enjoy It Too!
January 06, 2012If a picture is worth a thousand words, what about a number? Official government statistics say 108 million American adults are either obese or overweight. That means roughly 3 in 5 adults weigh more than what is healthy for their frame. And even though we know the solution is to move more, our scores on that report card don’t look so good, either.
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What exercise tips do you have to help me lose my holiday weight gain?
January 03, 2012Question: I've gained a few pounds over the holidays and one of my New Year's Resolutions is to hit the gym and make sure I shed those extra pounds. Do you have some fitness tips to help me keep my resolve?
It’s okay. You gained a few extra pounds over the holiday. After all, they are a time for family and friends, celebration, food, and drink. Don’t beat yourself up for “letting yourself go” and jump into a rigorous fitness routine that may be difficult for you to maintain.
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Running Gear Tips When The Weather Turns Cold
January 03, 2012Let’s face it. New England falls are awesome. Red golden leaves crunch under your feet, the sky is a crisp pale blue, and sweet scent of pumpkin spice lattes from your local café perk up your early morning runs. Warm colors of apple, maple, cinnamon, caramel and chocolate convince you that you are a proud New Englander.
December 2011
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Faster Than Fast - 4 Tips to Push Past Your Breaking Point
December 13, 2011When you reach your body’s limit, how do you get through it?