For people who are serious about running, there is no better satisfaction than being able to prove their worth in a marathon. But Covid-19 has decimated the dreams of many, and according to the Wall Street Journal, there has been a 95% drop in road races between March 2020 and October 2020, compared to the … Continue reading Marathons and Covid: 3 Ways to Keep Running
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Top 5 Marathon Race Tips
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
Can Running Build Muscles?
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?
4 Secrets to Running in the Heat
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
Study: Listening To Up-tempo Music Does Boost Cardio
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
Preparing for Marathon Day
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
Marathons May Decrease Vascular Age
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
Even a Little Running Lowers Death Risk
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
Choosing the Right Shoes for Exercise
Looking to buy shoes for running, squash or hiking? It’s important that you know the difference between the categories, how to find a properly fitting pair of shoes for the type of exercise you’ll be doing and how often to replace them. Consider these tips: Choose a category Athletic shoes can be groups into three … Continue reading Choosing the Right Shoes for Exercise
Running Can Help You Maximize Calories Burned and Improve Your Heart Health
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