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Marsh Dog Days

Avoiding Summer Slumps

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By on Jun 14th, 2012


Q: Training in this heat is hard. How do I beat the “dog days” of summer?

Brandon Marsh answers:

How fitting that right now I’m listening to Florence and the Machine’s song, “The Dog Days are Over.”  All signs point to summer on the horizon.  Temperatures are rising, the kids are off at camp, your first race is behind you and family vacations lie ahead.  Between life’s general chaos and your intense training schedule, you’re strapped for time and really don’t want to do anything!  So, how can you push through the slump of summer? Read more →

mrs fitness chat

TODAY! Facebook Chat with Mrs. Fitness

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By on May 30th, 2012

Am I eating the right foods? Which exercises should I do? Should I hire a personal trainer?

Whether you’re a spin class addict, or you haven’t picked up a dumbbell in your life, chances are you have a question or two about sports nutrition, training or fitness in general.

And you’re in luck, because Mrs. Fitness has answers! Join us tonight for a fun Facebook chat with Melissa Transou, competitive figure model, wife and mother.

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4-24 mrs fitness

Creatine: For Men Only?

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By on Apr 24th, 2012

One Vitacost.com customer wrote in to ask our Mrs. Fitness blogger, Southern States Championships top contender Melissa Transou, “Should women take creatine?”

Mrs. Fitness answers:

Many women think creatine is for men, or bodybuilders. But women can also benefit from supplementing with creatine. Creatine is made from amino acids, and its job is to fuel muscles with more energy. So instead of fatiguing out after a set, you can push through and work harder and longer, burning more calories and fat. Creatine can help how muscles function, supporting the growth of lean muscle and enabling you to lift more.

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