…. lose weight, run further, faster ?

How do I get the best results when running, cycling or in the gym

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Introduction

Selecting the right foods, drinks and supplement can dramatically improve your running results

• Whether you just can’t lose those lbs,
• or have reached a plateau and losing those seconds (or minutes) seem impossible, however often you train, or however far you run.

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Simple and Easy Changes…

It can often be just very easy and simple changes that can have a dramatic impact.

The easiest way to show how is by example.

Sean found that by simply adding the right products his results improved…

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The key is to realise that all top athletes and sports people – in sports as diverse as downhill skiing, triathlon, basketball and football – all recognise that for optimum results their diet has to be an integral part of their plan.

For example if you are taking exercise on an empty fuel tank, or one containing the wrong fuel, you can end up feeling tired all the time, have problems concentrating, shorten your stamina and endurance or take longer to recover.

There are 3 main items to focus on – whether you are running to lose weight, interested in cross country running or training for the next triathlon :

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Item A - Running to lose weight

By far the majority of people who contact us started running because they wanted to lose weight and improve their shape.

However, in a way, it is like putting the cart before the horse!

Yes aerobic sports – like running, cycling, swimming, etc will help you burn calories and get shape, but following the right diet plan will have probably an even bigger impact.

In addition the quicker you can get to the right weight, the better your running results will be.  (for example you don’t have all those extra lbs to carry around)

The good news is that by combining running with a good diet plan you should be able to see very quick results.

However it is very important to follow the right diet plan – if you select the wrong one you simply won’t have the energy for running, and you might also end up with the ‘munchies’ (snacking) at times!

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Example – Fran

Lost 3 kilos and improved my marathon times

I thought that I was reasonably fit and healthy and weighed in at a satisfactory weight of 63-65 kgs.

However, I was feeling the strain of a demanding business, work related travel, three small children, keeping up with the garden, training for and running 1/2 marathons, tennis and wherever possible skiing. On top of all this I had to deal with asthma and continual hay fever.

This was all until I was introduced to Shapeworks. I managed to lose about 3 kilos but what was really amazing was the centimetres I lost, especially with my legs.

My whole body just “firmed up”.

I now have stamina to burn and have never felt better or healthier before. Thanks to Shapeworks I am continuing to better my Marathon times and feel fantastic.

Fran

• Results ?  Lost 3 kg / firmed up, more energy and stamina
• For the products she used :  click here

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Item B -  Getting better times and distances

If you have reached a plateau and just don’t seem to be able to get faster times, and running longer distances get to be very hard, and it is time to look at a sports nutrition plan.

It could be your body just need to either get better ‘fuel’ or you need to add specific supplements.
As a starting point follow the fuel-refuel method, as mentioned on our home page.  Just by eating the right foods at the right times you will see an improvement.

But in addition do consider adding supplements.

OK – so there are lots and lots of different supplements – isotonic drinks, protein powders, energy bars….

So where do you start ? …

The starting point to realise is that you probably need a lot fewer supplements than you would be told my most sites.  If you follow a reasonably healthy diet – plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, enough still water, not to much alcohol, etc – then you will have sufficient basic nutrition for most sports.

But you can significantly boost your results by adding targeted supplements.

The 2 which will have the most impact are:

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1. Blood flow and circulation

It doesn’t matter how good your diet is, and which super duper energy performance enhancing drinks you consume

- if it can’t get to the organs and muscles then it simply won’t be as effective.

That is why – especially for endurance sports like running, swimming and cycling  – we recommend adding a product like niteworks.

It is a product you take which will help with the production of Nitric Oxide – a naturally occurring substance in your body which affects the dilation and elasticity of your blood vessels.  ( For those training for competitions the product is approved for Olympic levels).

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2. Isotonic Drinks

If you are just drinking water then you are missing out on a very easy way to boost your results.

Even moderate intensity exercise will create sweat resulting in a loss of electrolytes and energy.

An isotonic drink has a similar carbohydrate and electrolyte concentration to your body, meaning that your body will absorb them faster than water alone.

Isotonic drinks contain carbohydrates to help you to stay energised whilst also helping to keep you hydrated by replacing fluid and precious electrolytes (salts) which are lost through sweat; helping you to avoid the negative effects of dehydration during and after exercise.

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Item C - Taking it to the next level

If you follow the first 2 items you should see a vast improvement in your running, and training.

However if you want to take it to the ‘next level’ then don’t underestimate the importance of ‘repairing’

Having a plan in place for what you do when you finish your exercise, training or sport will make a significant difference to boosting your results, as well as reducing your recovery time – so that you can play or train again a lot quicker.

The key period to focus on is within 1 1./2 hours to 2 hours after your sport or exercise.

During this period your muscles are desperate for high quality protein to repair muscle fibres. Feed them with this and they will grow quicker and stronger – miss this and you can undo a lot of the effort you put into your sport or the gym.

More information

For details of the products mentioned – click here

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