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  • I had a Fitbit Charge HR and now have the Garmin vivoactive HR and it is awesome! The GPS settings are very accurate for pace feedback. The built-in HR gives you an accurate calorie burn because it factors in your actual HR instead of estimates. It also tracks my swimming workouts and gives good swim workout feedback (pace…
    in ADVICE: Garmin Vivosmart HR+ versus Fitbit Charge HR/HR 2 Comment by brvanisi November 2016
  • I would look at Nancy Clark's "Sports Nutrition Guidebook". I have finished 3 IM races and her books should be in every Ironman library. If i remember correctly she does have some info on vegetarian/vegan diets and athletes. If you are making diet changes be sure that you make the changes long before your race. You do not…
    in Vegan + Long Distance Training? Comment by brvanisi May 2016
  • In order to help the body burn fat as it's primary fuel source you need to focus on aerobic exercise (lower intensity) instead of aerobic. Aerobic activities allow the body to use the stored fat as fuel to provide energy. If you can get a heart rate monitor, it would be a big help. You want to keep your exercise in the…
    in Wanted: experienced or "expert" myfitness pals Comment by brvanisi May 2016
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