https://p0.piqsels.com/preview/267/115/826/man-male-rope-workout.jpg Exercise is necessary for a healthy and happy life, but routines can get a little boring after some time. When you do the same things again and
Source: https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/young-male-psysician-with-patient-measuring-blood-pressure_6190118.htm#page=1&query=blood%20pressure&position=14 Any physical activity can cause your blood pressure to go up, whether it’s intensive running or light exercises. However, this effect is only temporary and your
With access to budget-friendly gym pricesat popular gyms such as Anytime Fitness and the membership privileges that come from paying them, especially access to the swimming pools, there’s no
I had an interesting conversation today with a well known and respected cross country and track coach. While we discussed many topics, one that gathered my attention the
I’ve known Mark for the last 6 years and have learned a tremendous amount from his principals and philosophies. While teaching a running course with him
If you haven’t read any of Dr. Maffetone’s books on endurance running, you probably should. Here are a few: The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing. The
Finally a heart rate monitor that doesn’t have to be worn on your chest! And it works!! Mio Global released its first heart rate monitor wrist watch, the
The Wahoo Fitness TICKR Run Workout Tracker and Heart Rate Monitor pairs with an iPhone, iPad, or Android device using Bluetooth and monitors your heart rate as well
I had the opportunity to read a new book by runner Matt Fitzgerald and I will be featuring sections in several upcoming posts sharing his viewpoints and ideas
While reading the book from Daniel, Kahneman, “Thinking, Fast and Slow” I came across a great example of how our brain is a huge consumer of glucose. “Volunteers
A study out of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has demonstrated less cardiac risk in those who completed marathons with more training in preparation for the event. Canadian
Below is an excerpt from an interview with David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene. He discuses how Olympic Marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe’s VO2 max hasn’t changed
When it comes to running on the treadmill, most people find it boring, torturous, and would rather be outside where they can get a “better” workout. Here is
I probably use his example more then anything when discussing improving speed and heart rate training. Why Lance? Not because he was “cheating” or using enhancing agents, but
Running Times published a section in this month’s magazine discussing common mistakes that runners make. I’d like to focus this weeks blogs on a few of these
One of the best books available that every runner should read is Phil Maffetone’s The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing. Many of the posts I write
Article originally posted by USAT certified coach Michael Ricci at: http://d3multisport.com/race-day-planning/bike-and-run-pacing-for-triathletes/ Many athletes have a hard time with regard to intensity. We all work hard in our daily
What? I love my Garmin!!! How could you say that!!! I’m sure most of you reading this experienced the above thought. Why would I comment negatively on a
Below is a great read on Aerobic training that appeared at: http://fitnessintuition.com/2009/08/09/five-arguments-for-aerobic-running/ In recent articles, I’ve talked about the training methods of Arthur Lydiard. The cornerstone of Lydiard-style
Taken from The Science of Running By Steve Magness. Available at www.ScienceofRunning.com. In the research literature there has been a trend towards the recommendation of high intensity versus