The 2 Best Vitamins for Athletes

Good ol' vitamin C gives you healthy capillaries, gums and teeth. It is most known for its power to heal wounds and help fight off infection. Endurance athletes in particular such as marathon runners need higher amounts of vitamin C.

In at numero 2 is Thiamin or vitamin B1. It serves in the complete breakdown of carbs. It also helps to appetite stimulation. Endurance athletes have been shown to increase performance by increasing their thiamin intake a few days before a competition.

3 Ways to Cure the Cardio Blues

So that treadmill in the corner of your room is collecting dust and being used as a clothes hamper instead of a fat burning machine, not to worry here are some quick fixes to ensure you are getting a good calorie burning workout.

Cardio Fix #1:
Take up a cardio kickboxing class: Successful kickboxing classes can burn upwards of 800 calories per hour. In addition to burning a ton of calories these classes are fun, fast-paced and are arguably the single best way to vary your cardio routine.

Cardio Fix #2:
If a fitness kickboxing class isn’t your thing or you prefer to exercise in the comfort of your own home grab a jump rope and buy your self a heavy punching bag. Jump rope for 3 minutes then do 2 or 3 minutes on the bag and you will be blown away at the results you make.

Cardio Fix #3
Grab a friend and take up a new sport. Get involved with a league. Not only will this help to keep you in shape but also you will have something to look forward to each week.