The best food for runners

Runners need to eat the right balance of foods to build endurance and repair muscles. If you are prepping for a long-distance run, consider incorporating the following foods into your diet: 1. Carbohydrates. “Carbohydrates are a preferred source of fuel for runners,” says Lena Beal, M.S., RD, LD, a therapeutic dietitian Piedmont’s Fuqua Heart Center. “Most endurance […]

How to build muscle at home

Whether you are hitting the road for the holidays, traveling for work or pressed for time, it’s possible to build muscle with at-home workouts. Inbar Naor-Maxwell, M.S., ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont, shares her tips for a safe, effective home workout. “Exercising at home is really good for people who don’t have a lot of […]