There are times when you’re sore from a new workout, and then there are times when you experience something a little scarier: DOMS. Delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, is more intense muscular pain caused by microtears in the muscles and usually sets in between 24 and 48 hours after a new workout or intense physical…
Now that we know the effects of not getting enough water, let’s emphasize the balance here – don’t go overboard with the H2O! Here’s another installment of “keep a healthy balance so you don’t ruin your body.” While drinking enough water is essential to weight loss, energy levels, glowing skin, and mitigated anxiety, going overboard…
Besides the fact that you’d literally die without it, there are many, MANY imperative reasons to drink water frequently, every single day. It starts out pretty mild – you might feel thirsty and have a dry mouth. But the long-term effects of not drinking enough water not only have an effect on your weight (in…
Having issues curbing your appetite? It might have something to do with your brain. Leptin is the satiating hormone. It is naturally secreted by your fat cells to suppress appetite; it’s your brain’s cue to stop eating. When there’s a leptin deficiency, or an imbalance of hormones, things can go awry. The arch nemesis of…
There are definitely ways to prevent a run-induced stomachache, but if it’s too late and you’re past the point of no return, then listen up: we continued our talk with DIAKADI running and training coaches Elijah Markstrom and Angela Tieri to get the skinny on treating an upset tummy after a hard run. First Things…
If you’re someone who has a hard time giving yourself a break, and you’ve been skipping rest days, then listen up: while we admire your dedication, skipping your recovery is doing you more harm than you think. We wanted to find out exactly what happens to your body when you train too hard, so we…
If you’ve been running for a long time, you likely know the plight of runner’s stomach. Either on a run or almost immediately after, you’re hit with some kind of stomachache: either a burning, acidic feeling; intestinal distress; bloating; pain; or feeling backed up. In particularly unlucky cases, it’s some kind of combination of the…
