Carb Loading the Night Before a Workout: Should You Do It? (And How?)

If you’ve ever trained for a race or another fitness-based competition, you’re probably familiar with carbohydrate loading. Maybe you picture a bunch of athletes sitting down with a large spaghetti plate — complete with tomato sauce and toasted Italian bread — before getting up earlier for the big race day.  But carb-loading before lots of physi...
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No Motivation to Workout? Here Are Some Things to Try

It’s no secret that regular exercise is good for you. Everyone knows that staying active is conducive to maintaining a healthy weight, decreasing the risk of disease, and supporting your overall physical and mental health. And yet, many of us still struggle to fit in regular exercise.  If you have no motivation to workout anymore — whether it’s ...
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