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• 5 Tips To Help You Stay Fit At Home

  Posted October 12, 2020 by tacfit

  Guest Post – Liam Coultman

  With the amount of uncertainty in the world right now you can’t be blamed for not wanting to take that trip to your gym or fitness center. For some, it may not even be an option. But threat not as there are…

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  Stay Healthy, Stay Clean, Stay Fit

  Posted March 23, 2020 by tacfit

  By Karla Salas, CPT

  131 hours, 56 minutes and counting since the order was given to shut down gyms due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The order was given to protect our communities and minimize the outbreak of a contagious virus; now each one of us is practicing…

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  Caffeine and Running Performance

  Posted March 1, 2020 by kyleetac
  By: Kylee Van Horn, RDN   Does caffeine hurt, or help when running?

  For most of us, our morning isn’t complete without our cup o’ delicious caffeinated beverage.  As far as running performance goes, whether it’s coffee, tea, or caffeinated gum, caffeine is a proven central nervous system stimulant.  In…

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  The Ketogenic Quandary

  Posted November 30, 2019 by kyleetac

  By: Kylee Van Horn, RDN

  Despite the high-carbohydrate tradition in running, some endurance athletes are going against the grain and choosing low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diets in an attempt to change the way their bodies use energy—using fat stores first and reserving glycogen stores for later. LCHF…

• 5 Simple Exercises You Can Do at Work

  Posted November 4, 2019 by kyleetac

  Guest Blog by Julia Muskevich

  Forget about all the time you spend commuting, taking care of the kids, and running errands—working 40 hours alone makes it seem impossible to find time for a workout.

  Exercise offers numerous benefits in our everyday lives, including at work.…

• What Makes Functional Training/Crossfit Outdoors so Popular

  Posted September 24, 2019 by kyleetac
  Exercising is becoming more popular than ever and is filling up with terms such as CrossFit, kettlebell, pull-ups, and push-ups. All of these words are part of the larger category of functional training.   What is……
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  CBD for Sports Medicine - That's Natural CBD at TAC!

  Posted March 4, 2019 by Shawn Brugge

  More and more professionals are recognizing CBD as a potential supplement for a variety of conditions – including inflammation and pain. Athletes are looking for pain-managing alternatives to opiates that are non-addictive, natural, and plant-based: that do not have the drastic and negative side-effects that often come with pharmaceutical drugs.…

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  Train Smart, Eat Right

  Posted January 30, 2019 by Shawn Brugge
  As you ramp up your training, eat more, and at the right times.

  We like to assume that increased training translates to better health and, thus, more energy. However, when we increase training for a long race, we are sometimes left feeling lethargic, instead of more energized.

  For many, proper nutrition throughout hard training is an afterthought. Eating well during your training cycle, not just on race day, is key to optimal performance.

• Connect With Yourself In Order To Connect With Others

  Posted January 8, 2019 by Shawn Brugge

  It’s probably no surprise to anyone when science shows us that having friends increases wellness and quality of life. However, in an increasingly complex and busy life, it can be hard to make meaningful connections and lasting friendships. While people may be quick to offer advice: “just get out there…

• Seasonal Shift

  Posted January 8, 2019 by Shawn Brugge

  It’s that time of year, the days are growing colder and lend themselves to slowing down. We reflect on what has come to pass and get a chance to press the reset button. It’s a good to time to make small refinements to our daily routine and perhaps hone a…