Marathons and other long races are popular among runners (and the rest of us too!). They provide attainable, yet challenging goals and can be a badge of honor among those who complete them. Long runs are also great for building your endurance and improving heart health. But be careful – training can be harmful if …
18 Signs of Overtraining
Yes, it is possible to have too much of a good thing when it comes to fitness. Exercise and training, just like anything else, should be tempered with moderation. Do you know the warning signs your body uses to signal overtraining? Check out the list below and don’t overdo it. (Taken from NSCA’s Essentials of …
My Top 3 Reasons to Participate in Fitness Events
Spring is here and it’s the time of year where many get excited about training for races and outdoor events. More and more opportunities are available these days, from 5K races to marathons, mud runs to ultimate adventure races, and sprint triathlons to ironman races. The opportunities are endless and so are the benefits. Here …
Two Endurance Training Secrets Every Athlete Should Know
If you train for endurance and don’t pay much attention to your nutrition, you could be sacrificing performance or worse, putting yourself in an unsafe situation. There is no other sport in which your performance is more dependent on good nutrition than endurance events such as marathons and triathlons. Improved nutrition can be the key …
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“No part of the body is an island unto itself. Try to pick up a pen off the floor using just your hand. It’s impossible. Even simple movements simultaneously engage the legs, core, shoulders, arms, and neck. The body is an interconnected chain of muscles. Every movement we perform is a whole-body movement. That’s why …