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		<title>Core Strength Training: Core Exercises</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 22:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Maney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article is devoted to the second component of the four critical areas of exercise training for dedicated athletes. We&#8217;ve covered flexibility and are moving on to core strength training. As a reminder, the four physical training components designed to increase speed, size, and power in athletics and include (1) flexibility (2) core strength (3) explosive movements, and (4) the strengthening [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snacks part 2: Best low calorie snacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that we have taken a look at the best low-calorie dairy snacks, it&#8217;s time to move on to part 2: Best low-calorie crunchy snacks. Let&#8217;s review the basic criteria for a &#8217;healthy&#8217; snack? Keep the following in mind when choosing your snacks: Offer between 100 and 200 calories Are fat-controlled (unless it&#8217;s heart-healthy unsaturated fat), providing 0 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Functional training: 2012 fitness trend</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/05/functional-training-fitness-trend/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=functional-training-fitness-trend</link>
		<comments>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/05/functional-training-fitness-trend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 23:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Maney</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[workout routines]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[personal training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personalized functional training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resistance training]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[what is functional training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are quite a few new &#8216;buzz words&#8217; and key trends in the fitness industry. One of the most talked about this year is functional training, also known as personalized functional training. Unlike many &#8216;fitness fads,&#8217; functional training has been a continually growing trend originally used by physical therapists for years. A physical therapist, working with a client that suffers from a chronic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Depression: Foods that Fight Depression</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/04/food-for-depression/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=food-for-depression</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[nutrition for depression]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depression is a serious condition and should be treated/diagnosed by a qualified health care professional. If you are struggling with mild depression, particularly seasonal affective disorder (SAD), look to your diet. Did you know that nutritional deficiencies can increase your vulnerability to mood changes and mild to moderate depression? Certain nutrients, such as carbohydrates, vitamins and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fig Nutrition Facts</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/04/fig-nutrition-facts-and-benefits/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=fig-nutrition-facts-and-benefits</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[fruits and vegetables]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[benefits of figs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits of fruit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dietary fiber]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dried fruit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ficus]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aperfectplate.com/?p=1569</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: What is the succulent fruit of the ficus tree? A: The fig of course! The fig is actually not a fruit but a flower that has inverted itself, producing an edible, sweet, chewy, seed-filled flesh. If your only exposure to or taste of a fig is via a &#8220;newton,&#8221; (aka cookie) then you&#8217;re missing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beets nutrition information and benefits</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/04/beets-nutrition/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=beets-nutrition</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Mighty Beet is Back&#8230; Have you ever bought fresh beets? Beets are back &#8217;in-style&#8217; and add much more to your plate than vivid color. If you have not heard about the health benefits of beets, keep reading&#8230;not a fan? Well, maybe that&#8217;s because you&#8217;ve never tried this hearty root vegetable FRESH. Try &#8216;em the grown-up way (uncanned) and get ready to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Avocado nutrition information and benefits</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/04/avocado-nutrition-information-and-benefits/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=avocado-nutrition-information-and-benefits</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[food facts]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aperfectplate.com/?p=1399</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The avocado is a very unique fruit. Yes, it is a fruit. Though an avocado is a high-calorie, high-fat fruit, its nutrition and health benefits are beyond compare. This is definitely a food you should incorporate into your diet. This abundant cash crop was introduced to the United States, by Mexico, in the 19th century and today, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flexibility Training</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/04/fitness-flexibility-training/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=fitness-flexibility-training</link>
		<comments>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/04/fitness-flexibility-training/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Maney</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[athletic training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dynamic warm-up]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[static stretching]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aperfectplate.com/?p=1295</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dedicated athletes looking for an edge in their field of competition need an exercise regimen based on four critical areas of training. These four areas are needed to increase speed, size, and power in any athlete and include (1) flexibility (2) core strength (3) explosive movements, and (4) the strengthening of the posterior kinetic chain.  When combined [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interval Training Workouts for Weight Loss</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/04/interval-training-workouts-for-weight-los/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=interval-training-workouts-for-weight-los</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Maney</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[boot camp]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[what is interval training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aperfectplate.com/?p=1250</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Interval training is a popular method for increasing workout intensity to burn more calories and lose weight (body fat) faster. By definition, interval training is physical exercise routine that intersperses bursts of high-intensity (vigorous cardiovascular or aerobic) work with periods of lower-intensity work. The high-intensity periods should match your fitness level (longer high-intensity intervals for advanced exercisers). Strive to workout for at least [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calories etc: How many calories do I need?</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/04/how-many-calories-should-i-eat/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-many-calories-should-i-eat</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[nutrition basics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a calculator, then you can figure out how many calories you need. Sure, there are dozens of online calculators, but either of the following expert-recommended mathematical equations are super accurate for calculating your calorie needs. One (the Harris-Benedict equation) uses the metric system. Both formulas yield a similar result. What is Basal [...]]]></description>
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