While many running events are canceled right now due to the Coronavirus, some organizations are shifting to virtual events. Whether you’re running a solo race on your local streets or are waiting until the lively events come back, here are some tips to run your best race: 1. Don’t overdress At the starting line, it … Continue reading Top 5 Marathon Race Tips
Whether you’re an avid outdoor runner or a treadmill-loving gym-goer, you might be wondering if running will help you build muscle mass. The short is yes, but it all depends on how you run. How do you build muscles? The process to build muscle mass is actually quite interesting. To bulk up, your muscles need … Continue reading Can Running Build Muscles?
If you’re a runner, you know that running in the middle of summer of a sunny day can be brutal. Physical activity at temperatures above 85 put a serious strain on your body. When the mecury rises, you can choose to stay inside and skip your workout, of you can figure out smarter ways to … Continue reading 4 Secrets to Running in the Heat
If you’re looking for a new goal, running your first 5K race is a great one. Exercise is a great way to work off stress, stay in shape, and help keep a positive outlook. Ready to lace up your sneakers? Before you do, here are some tips to make sure your first race is successful: … Continue reading Running Your First 5K? Here are Some Tips
For those looking to keep your heart rate up during cardio, it may be as simple as listening to up-tempo music during your workout. Testing up-tempo music’s effects on cardio New research published in Frontiers in Psychology evaluated the influence of faster music on cardio and fatigue. The team recruited 19 women (ages 24 to … Continue reading Study: Listening To Up-tempo Music Does Boost Cardio
You’ve trained and hard to prepare for a marathon, but what should you do the day before and of the marathon? We’ve got some tips on sleep, warming up, hydration and fuel for your body. Warming up Although some runners like to take a day or two off right before a race, others choose to … Continue reading Preparing for Marathon Day
Although almost any form of exercise is good for you, there’s new evidence that training for and running a marathon is particularly beneficial to reduce arterial stiffening. Studying the benefits of marathons A study of 138 first-time marathoners who were running in the London Marathons in 2016 and 2017 looked at the benefits of their … Continue reading Marathons May Decrease Vascular Age
New research says you don’t need to be running marathons—or even running daily—to lower your death risk. In fact, even a little running can lower your death risk by 27%. Currently, the World Health Organization suggests that adults should take part in a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical … Continue reading Even a Little Running Lowers Death Risk
When men exercise, they make healthier food choices, but the same can’t be said for women. According to new research, this phenomenon occurs because physical activity can alter men’s diet preferences. How exercise changes your preferences The new study, which came from the University of Missouri in Columbia, looked at male and female rats that … Continue reading Exercise Affects Men’s Food Choices
Lower body weights, healthier hearts, and stronger bones are some of the benefits of walking and running. Both physical activities are great forms of exercise people should do at least twice a week. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines, do a minimum of 75 to 150 minutes of strenuous activity and 150 to 300 minutes … Continue reading Running Can Help You Maximize Calories Burned and Improve Your Heart Health
