Michael Lutz
I am a freelance writer/researcher interested in all things related to nutrition and fitness.
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How to Use Energy Bars to Supplement Your Diet and Improve PerformanceMany people just don't have time nowadays to eat well rounded meals. As a result they may just eat substandard fare or skip them entirely. However, this is not the best idea, especially when you can use energy bars to supplement your diet.
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How to Fit Running into a Busy ScheduleIt's often tough to find the time to run, but these 5 tips might help you discover that you can work out more regularly than you think.
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Running More Miles to Improve Race Times and FitnessWhile speedwork is the most commonly thought of way to improve your fitness and speed as a runner, simply logging more miles reaps a number of physiological benefits.
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Protein: Not Just for BodybuildersMany who are on rigorous exercise programs overemphasize carbohydrates, when increasing protein intake slightly can help in various ways. This article explores how and why.
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Pick Up the Pace: Training with Tempo RunsTempo runs are both basic but at the same time, hard to define. However, they can help all runners improve their speed greatly, especially beginners. In this article I explore how to properly do a tempo run.
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Running Slow to Get Faster: The Importance of RecoveryWhile it may seem counterintuitive, slow running--in the form of recovery days--can help you get even faster. In fact, they are the cornerstone of any well-crafted training program. -
Track Workouts for BeginnersInterval workouts on the track are a great way for beginners to do hard workouts and drastically improve their speed and fitness.
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How to Avoid Running Related InjuriesNothing derails you on the road to becoming a better runner faster than an injury. With that in mind, here are 5 tips to avoiding the injury bug.
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How to Be a Runner for LifeMany people try and fail to maintain a consistent running program. But motivation is not just from within. Here are 5 concrete steps you can take to keep you running, and help you achieve fitness.
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Stoneforge Mystic in Boss Naya's 3rd Place Showing at Magic: The Gathering's Pro Tour San DiegoIncluded in Luis Scott Vargas's Naya deck which placed third, Stoneforge mystic has a very relevant power with the current array of equipment.
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My Top 5 Worldwake Sealed Deck MVPsThis article reviews the top 5 cards that helped me go 3-1 in the sealed prerelease for the newest Magic: The Gathering set, Worldwake.
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Break Out of Your Winter Running Staleness with Fartlek TrainingThis article explains fartlek training, a loose way to increase your speed and break out of the rut that happens with too much treadmill running.
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Summer Picnic Foods That Runners Should AvoidThese five summertime treats are nutritional nightmares, loaded with empty calories.
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5 Perfect Summer Picnic Foods for RunnersSummer is the season for cookouts, Fourth of July picnics, and other outdoor get-togethers. If you're a runner, and trying to watch your diet, here are 5 foods that will fill you up without packing on the pounds. -
The Effectiveness of Sports Drinks Depends on What Type of Athlete You AreSports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade are heavily advertised and can be found almost everywhere. But should you drink them or not? -
The Forerunner 101: Inexpensive Watch for Runners, with GPS TechnologyFortunately, Garmin has developed a whole line of training tools for us tech-savvy runners. Instead of relying on the crude formula of stride length x number of strides, they utilize GPS technology to track the distance you've traveled. -
New England Patriots This Year's Super Bowl Champs? Don't Crown Em YetPundits all over the nation are ready to hand the Lombardi trophy to the Pats and it's not even the end of September yet. But as history indicates, the NFL season is long, and even teams that dominate the entire 16 weeks can disappoint when the playoffs come around.
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FDA Issues "Final Rule" to Regulate Safety of Dietary SupplementsThe FDA issued a "Final Rule" to improve the quality of dietary supplements, but experts caution that this rule only addresses safety, and not the effectiveness, of the supplements. -
Being Fat May Save Your LifeDespite a uniformly negative attitude toward overweight and obesity, a number of medical studies have revealed health benefits to being overweight. Why are physicians trying to explain them away? -
Human Cadavers on Display at Carnegie Science CenterA traveling exhibit featuring human corpses without skin in various poses has created quite a stir in Pittsburgh. -
"Shaq's Big Challenge" to Debut on June 26 at 9 P.m. Eastern on ABC"Shaq's Big Challenge" is based on a British reality show, where ex-soccer player Ian Wright tried to help children lose weight and reform the country's PE system. -
Sexual Assault Via the Internet: The Case of Allison StokkeAllison Stokke, an 18 year old girl from California, had her life turned upside down when photos of her circulated throughout the internet--and she was powerless to stop it. -
Kellogg's Agrees to Make Foods for Children HealthierKelloggs has agreed to make nutritional reforms to popular foods marketed to children in order to avoid a lawsuit by CPSI and two Massachusetts parents. -
Jordin Sparks: Too Fat to Be American Idol?While MeMe Roth and the NAAO appear to be just another organization concerned with the nation's health, she and her group harbor extreme beliefs that should not be tolerated. -
The Office: U.S. Versus British Version - Which One is Funnier?Fans of the hit NBC show "The Office" are used to hearing people say that the British version is much better. But is it? -
Cindy Sheehan Quits Post as "Face" of Anti-War MovementCindy Sheehan, who has become emblematic of the anti-war stance in the U.S., has decided to throw in the towel.
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What Would Jesus Eat?: A (Very) Brief History of Diet and MoralityWhile faith-based dieting is often presented as a new craze, the link between diet and morality has a long and interesting history.
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Powerbar Performance Bar Versus Balance Bar Gold Caramel Nut BlastEnergy bars are a healthy, convenient snack, but which one is best for you?
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Are You an Alpha Mom or a Beta Mom, and Does it Matter?In response to a growing movement of "Alpha moms," a USA Today article explains a counter movement known as "Beta Moms," or "Slacker Moms." But is it all much ado about nothing?
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Sign of the Times: Wedding InsuranceWith the costs of weddings skyrocketing, a new trend has developed: Wedding insurance. But is it necessary?
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"Manorexia:" The Media, Celebrities and the Development of a MisnomerAnorexia is thought of as a "women" disease, but is it?
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How to Run a Faster MarathonRunning a marathon requires hard work and good planning. Here are 5 tips that will help you improve on that initial marathon.
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Diet Pitfalls: 5 "Healthy" Foods to AvoidThis article describes 5 "healthy" foods that dieters frequently choose, explains why they are bad choices, and offers alternatives.
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Staying Hydrated when Training for and Completing the MarathonStaying hydrated during long runs and the marathon is a difficult task. These tips can help you replace all that lost fluid and help you get through the whole 26.2 miles.
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How to Run Through "the Wall:" 5 Portable Foods for Long-distance RunningHere are 5 low-cost alternatives to sports gels that can help you break through the wall and finish your long run or marathon.
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Trans Fats Have Been Banned--what's Next?New York, Philadelphia, and other locations have banned trans fats. However, other foods have been shown to be almost as unhealthy. Does this mean further restrictions on what the public can eat?
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Cardio Versus Strength Training: The Answer May Surprise YouIn his recent book The Cardio-free Diet, Jim Karas claims that you should throw away your treadmill and hit the weights. Cardiologists disagree, of course, but the debate reveals an important distinction in how we address health in our nation.
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5 Tips for a Faster 5k5k season is almost here! These 5 tips will help you get across the finish line faster.
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Sanjaya Malakar and the Fate of American IdolSanjaya Malakar is not the ordinary sub-par American Idol contestant. He represents a battle between two types of American Idol viewers, and his fate will determine the future of the show and television itself.
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Global Warming Debate Needs to Be De-politicizedGlobal warming is an issue that has been increasingly politicized in recent years, but if any headway is to be made on this important issue, the U.S. needs objective debate.