11 Tips From Dean Karnazes for Better Health and Fitness in 2011

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Jan 25, 2011, 05:56 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes says staying healthy and fit is very achievable if you make time for daily exercise and eat the right foods. Karnazes adds that getting good rest is especially essential. He cites sleeping on a mattress that's breathable and comfortable such as his McRoskey mattress provides a more restful night, cooler sleep and for him, a faster recovery after a tough workout.

Here are Karnazes' 11 tips for health and fitness:

Sleep
	1. Go for comfort and coolness. It is a huge part of a good night's sleep, with less turning and tossing. That is why I sleep on a McRoskey mattress. It fits my body and helps me sleep cooler.
	2. Good sleep means more energy, increased focus and less fatigue in everyday and athletic activities.
	3. Good rest helps muscles repair, speeds recovery and improves performance.
Eat Right
	4. Reduce refined sugars in your diet. Although fat – and particularly saturated fat – is often cited as the culprit, evidence is increasing that sugar is the real enemy.
	5. Eat like cavemen. I eat fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, seafood, avoid starchy grains.
	6. Avoid high-fructose corn syrup, transfats and hydrogenated oils.
	7. Eating 6 or 7 mini meals instead of 3 big meals gives my body and mind steady energy whereas three meals equal energy spikes followed by energy crashes.
	8. Aim for equal caloric expenditure to caloric intake to maintain a healthy weight.
Staying Injury Free and More Competitive
	9. Cross training helps keep me injury free.
	10. Take care of your neck and back. I sleep on a McRoskey. There are no pressure points and my neck and back are well supported.
	11. Always stretch and cool down.

About McRoskey Mattress Company

Family owned and operated, the McRoskey Mattress Company has been handcrafting mattresses and box springs in San Francisco, California since 1899. McRoskey mattresses are available in standard and custom sizes. McRoskey has showrooms in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Thomas Lavin in Los Angeles. In addition to mattress and box spring sets, McRoskey sells fine French blankets, luxurious down pillows and duvets, shipping worldwide.

To learn more, visit http://www.McRoskey.com or Facebook or Twitter: @McRoskey.

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