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Mark Verstegen Discusses Barefoot Training in National Post Interview
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Core Performance founder and adiPure Trainer collaborator Mark Verstegen recently sat down with the National Post to share his thoughts on adidas' new barefoot training shoe. Read the excerpt below, or click here for the full interview from NationalPost.com.
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This Just In: Standing Meetings on the Rise
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A recent survey by VersionOne found that standing during meetings is becoming commonplace at technology-based companies.
The survey of more than 6,000 tech employees found that 78 percent of the employees participated in daily stand-up-meetings. The idea: decrease meeting time, increase engagement, and improve efficiency. A little less chair time also does the body good.
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A Compelling Case for Taking the Stairs
Spending just two minutes a day climbing stairs can help you avoid gaining an extra pound each year, according to the New York City Health Department. Need encouragement? A new study in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that placing a sign that reads "Burn Calories, Not Electricity" next to the elevator increases stair usage by up to 35 percent.
Nutrition
Sidestep Your Afternoon Snack Break
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That three o’clock chocolate bar is a hard office habit to break. Sure, a snack helps keep you focused until the closing bell, but your workday doesn’t have to drive you to a bigger belly. Try taking a short walk with some co-workers when you hear the call of a Hershey’s bar.
A new study in the February 2012 issue of the journal Appetite found that chocolate lovers who walked briskly on a treadmill for 15 minutes subsequently ate far fewer daytime sweets than their more sedentary office co-workers.
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Working Overtime Increases Risk of Depression
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Workers clocking in more than the traditional seven- or eight-hour day are more likely to suffer from depression, according to a new study in the journal PLoS ONE.
Nutrition
The Best Fruits and Veggies for Winter
Eating fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies doesn't have to end when the weather gets cold. You can expand the range of colorful fruits and veggies in your diet year-round. There are tons of fruits and veggies that you can find at your local farmer's market (many still open in the winter) or at a neighborhood grocery store. Click on the slideshow above to see the best winter fruits and veggies.
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How to Reinvigorate Your Resolution
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Are you finding yourself fully committed to your healthy resolution this year, or beginning to slip back into old habits already? Here's a tip: Support your larger resolution with small, simple, action-based resolutions. The seven resolutions below will help reinvigorate your commitment to be healthier and fitter in 2012. The best part: Each resolution takes no more than 10 minutes.
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Super Bowl Workout Special
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Bone Health: It’s Not Just for Seniors
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When it comes to health and performance, bone health does not draw nearly the attention it deserves. That’s unfortunate says Diane Schneider, the author of The Complete Book of Bone Health, since paying attention to bone health early in life can pay dramatic dividends down the road. Schneider, an expert on bone health and a former professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, says our genes determine 60 to 80 percent of our bone health.
Movement
5 Stretches to Refresh Your Warm-Up
Dave Cruz
Here’s a simple way to keep your workouts fresh: Mix in some new moves. Try incorporating any of the stretches below into your dynamic warm-up to help avoid injury, improve flexibility, and get more out of your workout.
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Mark Verstegen Discusses Barefoot Training in National Post Interview
Mark Verstegen shares his thoughts on the best barefoot training shoes, barefoot running, and more.
