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Fitness Tip of the Day!
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Bicycling Cadence
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Research shows that optimum power and efficiency occur when your pedalling cadence is 70-90 strokes per minute. On flat terrain, during the Tour de France, professional cyclists averaged 89 rpm (source: MSSE, August 2001).
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FOR:
Out of Shape
Learn how to take charge of your health!
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FOR:
Weekend Warriors
Learn how to exercise properly.
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FOR:
Elite Athletes
Improve your performance & recovery.
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FOR:
Health Professionals
Refer your patients to us for exercise advice.
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Featured Athletes
Vipul Singh, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Singh has been dedicated to fitness his entire life. He is an elite cyclist who rides and trains every week.
Stan Reents, PharmD
Phoenix, AZ
Our humble founder has always been a tennis fanatic. Here he is in Tampa attempting to hit a 200-mph forehand.
Vipul Singh, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Here is Dr. Singh heading out for an easy 100-mile Saturday morning training ride. (You don't want to know how much that bike costs!)
Mike Patronis, MBA
San Antonio, TX
Mike is a Col. in the Air Force. His fitness is excellent. Here he is at Hero's Highway, Bala Air Force Base, Iraq, Nov. 2007.
Bill Reed
Kirkwood, MO
Bill is a dedicated tennis player. Here, he demonstrates a core training technic on a stability ball.
Bill Reed
Kirkwood, MO
Bill is a dedicated tennis player. Unfortunately, sometimes injuries occur.
Chris Swere
Tampa, FL
Chris is a serious triathlete. Here he is at the Miami Half-Ironman, November 2007.
Tom Wilson
Jacksonville, FL
Tom was a pole vaulter in high school and in college. And he's still competing in his 40's! Here is a neighborhood event in Jacksonville, FL.
Tom Wilson
Jacksonville, FL
Tom was a pole vaulter in high school and in college. And he's still competing in his 40's! Here is a neighborhood event in Jacksonville, FL.
Tom Wilson
Jacksonville, FL
Tom was a pole vaulter in high school and in college. And he's still competing in his 40's! Here is a neighborhood event in Jacksonville, FL.
Rhonda Cooper-DeHoff, PharmD
Gainesville, FL
Rhonda is dedicated to fitness despite a demanding academic career. Here she is after winning 1st place in the San Felasco half marathon Feb. 2008. She is also a 2nd-degree black belt.
EMM team
Pittsburgh, PA
Masters rowers from the Three Rivers Rowing Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
D. Massey, J. Haar, & P. Haar
Portland, OR
Jack Harr, PhD, Philip Haar, and D. Massey at the start of the cross-country "Ride For Jim Popp, MD," Portland, OR, June 2008.
Josh Bowman
Mesa, AZ
Here is Josh working on his free-climbing skills in Prescott, Arizona, July 2009.
Josh Bowman
Mesa, AZ
Here is Josh working on his free-climbing skills in Prescott, Arizona, July 2009.
Josh Bowman
Mesa, AZ
Here is Josh working on his free-climbing skills in Prescott, Arizona, July 2009.
Robert Czarniewy
Lyndhurst, NJ
Robert exercises regularly to improve his health. He is a dedicated AthleteInMe.com® fan!
Larry Aull, PharmD
Monroe, GA
Larry is a 2nd-degree black belt, a licensed scuba diver, and now runs regularly. Here he is finishing the Charlotte half-marathon, April 2009.
Neal Manning
Tucson, AZ
Neal is a handball champ and river rafting guide. Here he is at the Grand Canyon, May 2010.
Randy Hatton, PharmD
Gainesville, FL
Randy was a track athlete in high school. Since then, he has been a dedicated distance runner. Randy works out every week.
Mystery Man #1
Phoenix, AZ
After conquering the very difficult hike to the top of Camelback Mountain (Phoenix, AZ, Oct. 2011), you are rewarded with this fantastic view.
AthleteInMe.com® at Camelback Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
AthleteInMe.com® getting ready to take on the very challenging Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, AZ, October 2011.
Mike Patronis, MBA
San Antonio, TX
Here is Mike in Bagram, Afghanistan, Jan. 2012. During his July 2012 PT test, he did 60 push-ups in 1-min, 62 crunches in 1-min, and ran 1.5 miles in 9:59....scoring 99.8%. Not bad for a 45-yr-old!
Lindsay Shoemaker
Chicago, IL
Lindsay was a gymnast in college. Despite a busy career, she exercises nearly every day. Here she is hiking Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, AZ, January 2012.
Michael Voyk
Scottsdale, AZ
Mike conquers Camelback Mountain, via Echo Canyon, Phoenix, AZ, February 2012.
Tony Prosser, PharmD
Albuquerque, NM
Tony is now a 2nd-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, May 2012.
Brothers Rick & Will
Burlington, VT
Brothers Rick and Will at the Burlington VT marathon, May 2012.
Paul Broeker
Burlingame, CA
Paul was an outstanding athlete in grade school and high school. Since then, he has become a serious distance cyclist.
Bill Reed
Kirkwood, MO
Bill is a dedicated tennis player. Here, he is doing a core training exercise on a stability ball.
Mystery Man #2
Phoenix, AZ
Who is this person hiking the Overton Trail in Cave Creek, AZ, October 2012? (hint: He is the CEO of a healthcare organization in Oregon....)
Adi Barnett
Stowe, VT
Adi plays tennis 4x/week, works out with weights 3x/week, and does water aerobics. She was 75 years old when this photo was taken!
Behind The Athlete Track Club
West Palm Beach, FL
Future Olympic athletes!
Greg Miller Team
Casper, WY
Greg Miller, MD and his fellow triathletes at the Cowboy Tough Race.
Presley LeBlanc
Phoenix, AZ
Presley is a stand-out Varsity track and swim team athlete for the Centennial Coyotes.
Vincent Serpico
Glendale, AZ
Vincent has completed several Spartan Races. These are brutal events. He was one of only 35 who finished the HH12HR. Today, he is the CEO of a rapidly-growing web and app development company.
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Mobile App  Our innovative and award-winning app "Exercise Calorie Converter" converts the calories in restaurant foods and beverages into minutes of exercise.
Version 3.0 -- released in Spring 2017 -- offers more restaurants, over 6000 foods and beverages, a Quick-Check tool for foods not in the database, and some cool sharing functions. (NOTE: Version 3.3 was released February 2018.)
MAKE SMARTER CHOICES WHEN YOU DINE OUT!
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Today's Featured Topics
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Fluids and Electrolytes During Exercise
In the past, athletes and exercisers were encouraged to "drink as much as you can." Then, reports appeared of marathon runners developing "hyponatremia" (low sodium in the bloodstream). It's serious stuff.....several cases were fatal. So, how much should you drink during, and after, exercise? To find out, read:
"Fluids and Electrolytes During Exercise"
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Do You Drink Enough Fluids Each Day?
Most people -- adults and children alike -- don't drink enough fluids. Everyone has heard of the "8 glasses of water a day" rule, but, surprisingly, that guideline was never based on scientific evidence. In February 2004, the Institute of Medicine published guidelines on this important topic. The recommendations will surprise you. Read about it in:
"Nutrition Basics: Fluid Requirements for Healthy Adults"
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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
Exertional rhabdomyolysis is the medical term for a severe muscle injury resulting from an exercise session that is too intense. It doesn't matter if you are sedentary, a weekend warrior, or an elite athlete. It can strike anyone who works a muscle group too hard. Learn more about this serious condition in:
"Exertional Rhabdomyolysis"
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Exercise Books and Videos
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TITLE: "ACSM Fitness Book"
AUTHOR: Thompson WR, Benardot D, Jonas S
LENGTH: 175 pages
LIST PRICE: $16.95
Well, you couldn't come up with a more boring title for a book if you tried. But, don't underestimate this resource. It's endorsed by the leading exercise science group on the planet: the American College of Sports Medicine. Though there are some areas that could be improved, we highly recommend this resource to all consumers. NOTE: A subsequent edition has since been published, but, we still like this one because it is so easy to read.
Read our review...
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