Fitness Fanatics buying guide

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1 Essentials
2 Pro Tips
3 Also Helpful
4 Top Manufacturers
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Fitness Fanatics

Maintaining a high level of physical fitness is a great way to stay healthy both in the body and mind. People that exercise are more healthy, happy, and energetic. If you've ever carb loaded for a marathon race, chugged your fair share of protein shakes, or genuinely enjoy that hour long swim, run, or bike ride, you might be a fitness fanatic. This guide will provide some useful information that you might not have heard from your health magazine or personal trainer, if you're not one already. Here are some essentials for the fitness addict.

Essentials

Sports Nutrition
Supplementing a proper diet with scientifically formulated nutrition is a great way to get the most out of your workout.

Activewear
The proper gear is essential when the weather gets extreme. Under Armour's Coldgear is great for winter activity and Heatgear keeps you cool in the summer months.

Athletic Shoes
It is important to have a comfortable, durable running shoe for any physical activity.

Pro Tips

Start slow! If you are a budding fitness enthusiast, it is important not to injure yourself in the first month. Many take the "no pain, no gain" approach the first time they hit the gym and end up hurt or burnt out. Fitness should be an enjoyable, long term investment. Even Olympic runners take a month off, and their first month back in training is extremely light.
Workouts should be whenever you have a high amount of energy. So if this is in the afternoon or after your morning cup of coffee, you should always be fully awake and excited to work out.
Keep running shoes simple. Don't fall for the gimmicks. A simple shoe, $70-$100 dollars will be perfectly sufficient. Nike Air Pegasus are an example of a popular, affordable running shoe.
The right gear can be the difference between taking the winter off, or a great fitness season. Spandex athletic wear keeps you warm without the restrictive, bulky layers.

Also Helpful

Weight training is an essential part of becoming a better athlete and shaping the perfect physique.

Stretching bands help stretch muscles better than regular stretching can. By adding resistance, you are putting more pressure on the muscle instead of the tendons.

It is essential to keep hydrated throughout the day to ensure proper recovery from your workout. The best way to do this is to always have reusable water bottle around you. Nalgene bottles are great for this and virtually indestructible.


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Weight training is an essential part of becoming a better athlete and shaping the perfect physique.	Stretching bands help stretch muscles better than regular stretching can. By adding resistance, you are putting more pressure on the muscle instead of the tendons.	It is essential to keep hydrated throughout the day to ensure proper recovery from your workout. The best way to do this is to always have reusable water bottle around you. Nalgene bottles are great for this and virtually indestructible.