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Energy Systems, Mitochondrial Fitness and Zone 2 Exercise

Energy Systems, Mitochondrial Fitness and Zone 2 Exercise
For this post, we’ll dig into some details on just how your body makes the energy it needs during exercise. In order to do that, we’re first going to introduce: the small but mighty mitochondria! Mitochondrial Fitness Mitochondria are specialized ...

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Beet the Bonk with Beet Crystals

Beet the Bonk with Beet Crystals
Preparing to run Canada’s largest road race for the first time in 25 years, I put Salus Red Beet Crystals (US/CA) to the test in training, feeling less fatigued when I used them. I wanted to know the science behind why it works, to be sure it wasn...

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Feel The Power of Beets!

Feel The Power of Beets!
Beets have an undeniable hearty and healthy appearance. Their rich, deep-red color is unmatched as are their wide range of health benefits. Traditionally, they were considered blood builders. Eastern Europeans would customarily eat beets in their ...

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The 5 Ps for Athletes

The 5 Ps for Athletes
Proper preparation prevents poor performance. The 5 Ps – you have likely heard that preparation is the key to success. Preparing yourself for physical activity is one of the best ways to achieve great, consistent athletic performance. Preparation ...

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Chuckanut 50k…a race near & dear to our hearts!

Chuckanut 50k…a race near & dear to our hearts!
Since 2010, Flora has been a proud sponsor of the Chuckanut 50k…a race that has been around for 23 years. In 2000, Flora Ambassador, Krissy Moehl, participated in the Chuckanut 50k…running her first ultra. There is something about that first ultra...

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