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5 TIPS FOR RUNNING ALONE

When your running buddy is too busy, and you're left alone, you have to face going for a run all alone. It might seem weird running alone after all this time, but don't worry. Here are 5 tips on how to run alone. BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES Wear sports apparel with reflective darts which will increase your visibility and your levels of enjoyment and pleasure.   Running belts are extremely useful in this case. Well, the ones with reflective darts, like Sport2People Running Belt. Our running belt has 3 reflective darts for extra protection during running as they are easily noticed by drivers. We recommend you not to wear black, blue or navy colored clothes as they are virtually...

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4 EXERCISES TO MAKE YOUR BOOTY ROUNDER IN JUST 30 DAYS

If you're looking for an effective booty workout, this is a must read article. In just 30 days you'll build a rounder and a bigger booty. Let's do this girl! No excuses - cause they do not burn caloris.  To build the best booty, you have to work on all three glute muscles. These include the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and the gluteus minimus. Your primary focus will be on gluteus maximus, which is the largest of the three muscles, but do not neglect the power of the other ones. All three are essential for developing the full round shape you are seeking. 1. Front Kick Sometimes you just need to kick something; it feels so good! Put aside the...

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5 FOODS THAT WILL BOOST YOUR RECOVERY

  We’ve talked about pre-food, what to eat before your run and why it’s so important. Now it’s time to talk about food that will help accelerate your recovery. To replace what you lost during your run try these foods. AVOCADO ON TOAST INGREDIENTS: 1 ripe but not over-ripe avocado 2 toasts Pinch of salt HOW TO PREPARE: Cut your avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash it up with a fork. Mix in a pinch of salt per avocado halve to replace the lost sodium and other minerals. Serve mashed avocado on both slices of toast. Top your sandwich with a fried or cooked egg for an extra hit of protein. LOW-FAT GREEK...

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3 WORST PLACES TO HOLD YOUR PHONE DURING A RUN

  A lot of runners complain they ruin their phone on the run. If you're a runner, then you know how important it is to have (at least) your phone at the fingertips. But this can easily ruin your running buddy. We asked runners where they keep their phone and this is what they told us. Some run with their phone in their hand or on their arm. We've tried running with phone holding it in hands and we have to admit, the feeling was OK. Ok, so you can make a selfie literally every second, but that's just the only positive thing. NR 1 PLACE: HANDS Holding your phone in your hands is actually just a distraction. Your phone...

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DO THIS EXERCISE IF YOU WANT A PERFECT BOOTY

If you're working on a perfect booty, forget about squats. Well, not completely. Start doing jump squats. This exercise will increase your explosive power, improve upper and lower body strength and burn much more calories than traditional squats. This exercise will help you achieve your dream goal - the best booty.  Put your feet a little more than hip-width apart, angle your feet slightly outward toward 10 and 2 o'clock. Start bending your knees. Go down until your hip joints are lower than your knees and as you reach the bottom point, jump as high as you can. Land effectively. Why jump squats? Build and tone calves, glutes, hamstrings, core, and quadriceps Burn 50-70 calories more than regular squats Burn...

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