Getting Ready For A Race
There are countless reasons why people engage in different types of exercise. Some people have the simple aim of staying fit and healthy, whereas other people are training for particular events or sports performance.
Plantar Fasciitis: Causes and Treatment
If you are someone who goes walking, hiking, or running often, then you will likely have heard of — or perhaps even experienced — plantar fasciitis.
How to Avoid Running Injuries
The risk of injury as a runner is something that you should always be aware of and do your best to avoid. Even the slightest twinges can be indicative of a larger problem, and it is always sensible to pay close attention to what your own body is telling you!
Staying Active Through Winter
The beginning of the winter months will typically mean that the colder weather is about to settle in, and this can make it all the more difficult to stay active and lead a healthy life! If you are someone who spends a lot of time outside in the summer months, but finds it difficult to maintain this when it begins to get colder, then you may have noticed that your health and fitness takes a hit.
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Eat Better to Run Better!
Fuelling your body in an effective way is essential if you participate in any kind of sport, and this is certainly true of running. If you do not nourish your body in the correct way then you might soon become frustrated with a lack of improvement when it comes to your endurance and speed. You will also notice that your energy levels become depleted even when you are not exercising as you are asking too much of your body without putting enough in!
Understanding and Avoiding Runners Knee
Chondromalacia patellae is a condition often referred to as “runner’s knee”. This is where the cartilage located just on the underside of the kneecap (or patella) has deteriorated due to overuse or misalignment, causing strain on the joint. The knee joint feels as though it is grinding when in use. A big problem with developing this condition is that it causes pain that cannot be relieved through rest alone.
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Running or Cycling for Bone Health?
Researchers have recently been exploring the impact of both running and cycling on long-term bone health in order to determine which is more effective. The results seem to suggest that exercise that puts a greater strain on the bones, such as running, is more likely to be effective in preserving the long-term health of the bones. Cycling, on the other hand, is a non-weight bearing exercise and therefore does not have the same benefits to the bones as running.
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How to Enjoy Exercise Again
The majority of us are aware of the fact that in order to preserve our health we need to eat well and exercise regularly. Many of us even take this advice very seriously and try to work these two things into our daily lives! However, no matter how good our intentions are, sometimes we all need a boost of encouragement and inspiration to keep us on the right track.
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Get Fit Quick with Interval Training
Interval training has exploded in popularity over the last few years with people using it for weight loss and for improving general fitness. It is heralded as one of the best ways for runners to increase their performance, both in terms of speed and stamina. Interval training is defined as a workout that alternates between periods of low intensity and high intensity exercise.
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Running for Health and Happiness
We all know that regular cardio workouts are great for the body. They help us to lose weight, improve stamina and also to build and strengthen muscles in certain parts of the body!
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