Tagged as Running

How much do you know about fitness? It's one of those things that's always around and we think we know a lot about, but when you look a little deeper you realize that much of hat we think we know may be myth or assumption. We’ve put together some interesting exercise facts that may surprise you. Stretching Before a Workout May Be Useless - Most people believe it's essential to stretch and warm-up before...
September 16, 2020
One of the best ways to boost your fitness is to sign up for a running race. Whether you’re already running or aspiring to start, having a firm date on the calendar will get you out the door much more consistently.  And, if your goal is to lose weight, research has proven that having an external goal, like finishing a race, is a much better motivator than a weight loss goal alone. Still, pinning on...
April 13, 2017
You love running, but you know that it can take a toll on your body.  Of course, your legs and feet are the most common areas for pain, but the knee joint is often injured with long-term training. Whether you are a marathoner or a sprinter, if the knee joint doesn’t work properly, you can’t run as effectively as you like. It helps to understand the basic anatomy of the knee, how it cushions the blow...
May 18, 2015