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Nutrition, Water, and Drinks for Energy and Performance

How to eat and drink for walking performance and and comfort. Healthy eating habits, energy foods, sports drinks and fluid management. How to eat right to manage your weight.
Before You Buy Energy Bars or Energy Gels or Sports Drink
Walking is an endurance activity and you will need to replace energy fuel when walking for two hours or more. Energy bars and energy gels and sports drinks can replenish you.
Drinking Guidelines for Walkers
How much water to drink and when while walking, when to use a sports drink or energy drink, and what not to drink. From your About.com Guide.
Walking Calorie Calculator
How many calories are you burning on your walk? Use our walking calorie calculator to find out.
How to Walk for Weight Control
How far, how fast, and how often you should walk for weight control.
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