Brooks & Crowley September 2019

Finding the Right Workout for Your Diet

How to Match Your Routine to Your Plate

up as much protein (which vegans generally consume less of), and the ample glucose in a vegan diet is ideal for powering intense workouts like sprints, stairs, body-weight lifts, and CrossFit drills. PALEO The paleo diet is unique in that it actually comes with its own exercise plan, though many paleo eaters probably don’t know it. According to Paleo Leap, “The paleo lifestyle emphasizes natural movement (preferably outside) over machine-based exercises and brief but intense strength training workouts over extended sessions of steady-state cardio.” Above all, paleo advocates advise listening to your body and choosing a workout plan that leaves you feeling good. Some people wonder if Uber or Lyft carry enough insurance to cover a catastrophic accident. We recently found out the extent of Uber’s total coverage through a national attorney personal injury group we belong to, and the answer is yes. There are a few outlying situations where you may be able to bring action against a ride-share company itself. For instance, if the driver should not have passed a background check, you can place blame on the company. Because these cases are both new and complicated, you’ll want to work with an experienced attorney who will explore all aspects of your accident. Call us today to find out how we can do just that.

opportunity to chow down on pork rinds and cheese (a perk that comes at the expense of giving up chips, bread, and most fruits). Shape magazine recommends moderate- intensity workouts for people eating keto because they won’t have the ample supply of glucose the body relies on for high- intensity exercises like sprints and HIIT. On the plus side, if you go keto, you’ll burn more fat during cardio because you won’t have a store of glycogen to compete with it as an energy source. VEGAN Plant-based diets are generally associated with slow-moving exercises like yoga, but VegNews reports that short, high-intensity workouts are actually the best option for people who don’t eat meat or dairy. Choosing quick workouts means your body won’t use

What you eat and how your body performs are two intimately linked aspects of your overall fitness. That’s why distance runners carb-load on spaghetti before marathons and yogis skip breakfast before a 105-degree Bikram class. However, this nuance is easy to neglect in a world of fad diets and food trends that move at whiplash speed. If you’ve jumped on the keto, vegan, or paleo bandwagons but are still slogging through the same workout routine, it’s time to take a closer look at your body’s needs and tailor your gym time accordingly. Here are a few tips for matching your diet to the optimal workout. KETO This high-fat, low-carb diet is currently booming among athletes who relish the

Uber and Lyft Accidents A New Kind of Auto Accident

Uber and Lyft are so ubiquitous these days that it can be easy to forget they are a relatively new phenomenon. Even 10 years ago, you hailed a cab by sticking out your thumb, not by tapping an app on your phone. There’s no denying that ride-sharing is great for the environment and convenient for riders, but the rise of these megacompanies is not without its drawbacks. If you’re involved in an accident while riding in an Uber or Lyft, you can expect far more complications than you’d face with an accident involving two personal vehicles.

is that you will be covered. This unique alliance has produced a new auto insurance situation. When you are driving in your car, your regular auto insurance covers you, but, when a driver turns on the Uber or Lyft app, the auto insurance switches to a different insurance company with different coverage. We have represented many folks injured in accidents involving ride-share companies. One time, the ride-share company tried to say that the app wasn’t switched on, so the accident wouldn’t be covered. Our client had the proof to show otherwise on his phone.

As a passenger, you are never going to be at-fault for an accident. However, you still need to determine who was. If the other party is responsible, you’ll seek compensation as you normally would. But if your driver is responsible, you’ll deal with their insurance company. That’s a pretty unique scenario that requires you to navigate a web of red tape. In a contentious practice, Uber and Lyft designate their drivers as independent contractors. Being contractors as opposed to employees has all sorts of ramifications, but, for your purposes, the most important factor

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