Fitness and Diet Tips(Part Four)

Snag the right support

Sure, your yoga sports bras works great for downward dog—but when it comes to running, you'll need one that's planned to lock them in for all that sidewalk crushing. So what should you look for? "The best sports bras are uncovered around the chest so you can expand your cage and midriff more proudly. But they should also be form-fitting," says Deena Kastor, an American marathon record holder and 2004 Olympic marathon bronze medalist. Just make sure the cup is made of comfy elemant(like a soft compression fabric; look for descriptions that include the terms "breathability" and "compression")—you don't want to be itching at mile two!

Swap out your shoes

While we've all heard that running shoes interval down after logging lots of miles (about 300 to 350), you may still be staying on to your fave pair. (They fit just right! They're so snug!) Not a good idea. "Gum has a tendency to break down under ultraviolet light, as do the other implement that make up the shoe," says Andrew Kastor. So even if your sneaks have only 150 miles on them but are more than two years old, recycle them (try oneworldrunning.com or recycledrunners.com), because chances are they've already started deteriorating. And as a rule of thumb, always keep tabs on how many miles you've logged on them—boring, but hey, you'll be elated of how far you've gone.

Have a tasty ice cream sundae

Next time your family or friends fix to do an ice-cream run, don't worry about being left out of the fun! Order a fresh (and super-refreshing) ice cream sundae, piled high with diced kiwi, pineapple, and strawberries. You'll get a worship of delish fruit—no hefty calorie-laden toppings required.

Make Fun your food

It's easy to get in a diet rut, even if you're lading up on flavorful fruits and veggies. The solution? Have large of spices, fresh herbs, and lemons at your cooking beck and call. "It's arresting what a little dash of spice, sprinkle of herbs, pinch of lemon zest, or jet of lime juice can do to liven up a dish—and your diet," says Newgent. The best part: They contain almost no calories. Experiment with your dinner, tonight!

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