Food fight
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Runners who try to compensate for their erratic eating habits by excessively exercising may develop eating disorders. Eating binges are often the result of denying oneself of proper nutrition. Runners are vulnerable to eating disorders because they equate lean bodies with better physical performance.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1996
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Claim check: here's the lowdown on four well-known supplements
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Ginseng, sodium bicarbonate, creatine, and branched-chain amino acids have been tested for their effectiveness in helping runners improve performance. Branched-chain amino acids seem the most promising of the four, but additional research is needed before they can be recommended.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1995
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Fluid news you can use
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American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines on fluid intake during exercise are discussed. The use of glycerol to hydrate one's body before exercising is described. Information about sports drinks and green iced tea is provided.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1996
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