When I first got into running, I experienced everything from painful blisters to chafing to unsupported bosoms – no wonder I hated it. I wish someone had sat me down and told me these basic tips and tricks to help smooth my transition from nonrunner to runner. If you’re just starting out on your own…
You’re finally done with your run, but what you do afterward is just as important for your health. Are you sabotaging your fitness goals by making these mistakes? Read on to see the consequences of these post-workout habits that are a normal part of your running routine. Mistake #1: You Forget to Stretch Just 10…
If you have the ever-popular office job that involves sitting at a desk for eight hours a day, it can wreak havoc on your precious body, creating tight hips and lower back pain. Many stretches for your hips also stretch out your lower back, so these poses are like two for the price of one.…
If you can’t do a burpee, you’re not alone. Find out how to build up to this one move that will tone your entire body.
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How you space out meals during the course of the day might not make a big difference in the calorie department, but it has huge implications on your workout performance. Not only can ineffectively fueling your body hinder your performance, but also, eating too much before exercise can interfere with your goals. When it comes…
Ever wonder why some days you feel like you can keep running and running while on others you have zero stamina? Certainly the amount of sleep you got the night before, stress levels, and diet play a role in how you perform during your runs, but how you regulate your breath during your jogging session…
Kettlebell fans love the heavy, round-shaped weights for a reason – kettlebell exercises combine cardio and strength training for a time-saving calorie burn. The amount of calories you can burn using kettlebells can be amazingly high: a study by the American Council on Exercise found that the average person burns 400 calories in 20 minutes…
It can be frustrating to feel like you are logging hours in the gym without seeing the efforts manifest on your body. What gives? You may be doing it wrong, says fitness trainer and healthy chef Katy Clark, a former contestant on Food Network Star. She shared with us her top tips for ramping up…
You don’t have to be a student going back to school to be nervous about the first day of class. When you’re starting a new fitness routine it can feel like there are tons of classes at your fingertips, but it’s stressful to figure out which one is the right fit for you. Fears of…
Lacing up those sneaks the first few times can feel so hard. Your muscles ache, your lungs burn, it’s hard to breathe, and all you can think about is stopping. Don’t give up! Here are five techniques to incorporate every week to help running feel like a breeze instead of a chore. Pencil It In…
