I often read about how ‘running doesn’t work’ or give people what it promised (assumingly abs). And it always gives me the pause especially if the given alternative is a stationary bike or something. Well, there are quite a few reasons why running may not work for you. Your Diet Is Bad More cardio or…
Running has taken a hit for all kinds of problems. There are notions that it will hurt your knees, eat your muscle, and even make you fat. But these are mostly myths or misconceptions that should be put behind by anyone who wants to get in shape and fast. Myth # 1 – Running Hurts…
Motivate Yourself To Run Running was never my favorite physical activity. It’s hard to run in a mountain landscape and in a sharp chill air. But lately I just cannot deny its effectiveness in combating the bulge. Besides it’s free and liberating in a way. But before you can feel that for yourself, it can be hard…
Runner’s knee, ankle strain, and all the different tendon pains and aches are often seen as par for the course but many of these things could easily be prevented and fixed by just three of these basic moves you need to incorporate into your regimen. Squat If you’re just starting running and training it’s important…
According to New York Times exercise is not a way to build stronger bones. Yes, we’ve heard many times that strength training does it all but turns out it has nothing to do with bones getting stronger (i.e. growing) but rather it has to do with stronger muscles and ligaments that can protect our bones…
Image via Pixabay Running never was my favorite thing and for some time before I joined the gym it was really physically hard for me to run even a few yards, let alone miles. The reason was of course the low level of general fitness. After two years in the gym and lots of HIIT and…
Running on a treadmill is no picnic but there are ways to make time go faster as you sweat and pant on the damn thing. Taking your mind off the timer and your body is a good way to make it feel a bit easier and thus prolong your run. Listen Music is the best…
Many runners will tell you that to run, you need just get up, put your gear on and go. And, well, they’re right. Running in bad weather is pretty easy when you’re being practical. Now motivation is an entirely different story, but let’s just say, it has to come from within and you have to…
Doing all the same exercises day in and day out can be mind-numbingly boring for some but there are a lot more options than they might think. There are all these amazing activities that you can do instead of regular gym sessions or as a fun addition to your regimen. Exciting Activities To Do As Workout Rock Climbing…
Stair running is simple. You find a staircase and start climbing, or better yet running (depending on your fitness level). Obviously, running up the stairs has got to be one of the most exhausting things. Oh, but there are added benefits to this atypical type of cardio. Increases Your Fitness Level In one study pariticipants who…
