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    How to Burn off Your Thanksgiving Meal

    November 22, 2014

    Now that you have "gobbled" down all the turkey and stuffing from Thanksgiving, it's time to burn off those calories and "step" to a healthier you! Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: autumn, calories, fitness, infographic, Thanksgiving, turkey, walking

    Learn more about burning off those Thanksgiving Day calories.
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    Using a Heart Rate Monitor: Training Tips, FAQs, and Suggestions

    November 5, 2014

    Learn more about how heart rate monitors offer active people of all fitness levels a helpful resource to track and improve their performance. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Aaron Mares MD, beats per minute, bpm, cardio, fitness, heart rate, heart rate monitor, workout

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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Buttered Coffee a Bust? How Healthy Is It?

    October 21, 2014

    Buttered coffee is one of the latest health trends around. Yet, how healthy is this beverage and can this fad do long-term damage to your overall health? Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: buttered coffee, coffee, energy, fads, fitness, health trends, heart attack, java, Leslie Bonci, nutrition, oil containing medium-chain triglycerides, sports medicine, stroke, turbo-loaded beverage, UPMC Sports Medicine

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    5 Tips and Tricks to Prevent a Walking Injury

    July 25, 2014

    Although walking is an effective lifelong workout option, it sometimes results in injury. Use these tips to avoid injury. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: aches, exercise, fitness, injury, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, shin splints, sports medicine, sprains, strains, stress fracture, walking

    Although walking is an effective lifelong workout option, it sometimes results in injury. Use these tips to avoid injury.
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    7 Cycling Tips to Help You Bike Like a Pro

    July 4, 2014

    UPMC's Sports Medicine team presents seven simple tips to prepare your body for cycling -- and how to stay safe while training for an event. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: bicycling, cycling, exercise, fitness, helmet, hydration, safety equipment, sports medicine, sunburn

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    Marathon Race Day Nutrition Tips

    April 20, 2014

    Being hydrated and well-nutritioned is critical to your race success. Learn more about marathon race day nutrition tips for during and after the race. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, nutrition, pittsburgh marathon, running, sports medicine

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    Recipe for Marathon Runners: High-Protein Recovery Shake

    April 18, 2014

    Looking for healthy marathon recipes? Try this healthy protein-packed recovery shake for after a long run. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

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    Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Energy Protein Bars

    April 11, 2014

    Follow this recipe to create no-bake protein energy bars that are packed with nutrition, yet light enough to not weigh you down. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: energy bars, exercise, fitness, healthy recipe, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Protein Bites

    April 4, 2014

    Check out this recipe to help runners get enough protein. These no bake protein bites are an easy, tasty and portable way to meet daily protein need. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, no bake, nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

    no bake protein bites recipe
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