Tag: running
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The Right Running Shoes
They can be tough to find. A dedicated running store can help you understand the basic types available and make some recommendations. Many do gait analysis, and some even have treadmills so you can try shoes in action. Traditional: The style shown in the photo, these shoes came to dominate running in the 1980s and…
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So You Want to Be a Runner Few forms of exercise are as polarizing as running. Some say it is precisely what we evolved to do, others consider it simply a basic fitness competency, and yet others a creation of Satan himself. If you don’t enjoy running, don’t do it! But if you’ve done a…
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What are splits? Popeye’s buddy is working chest and back today. Why so specific? He is splitting his workout. (Let’s just not get into Mr Performance-Enhancing-Spinach’s routine!) Splits help: – To let muscle groups “rest” in stages during the week – To build a variety in workouts that supports better results – To make the…
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What’s Better, Indoor or Outdoor Exercise? The treadmill is so reviled by outdoor runners, they have a special name for it: the Dreadmill. Some cyclists, like me, can’t quite understand what an indoor bike is even for 🙂 But this is really two questions: which activities are safer, or more efficient or strenuous as exercise?…
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Danielle took this photo at a road race, was astonished to see it go viral, and decided to find this runner. She succeeded, and she interviewed him for her blog. This is a story with lots of little examples of a health-focused attitude and motivation through shared experience (in this case, father and daughter) —…
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How Much Is Too Much? As you begin an exercise program, it can be tempting to think, “More is always better,” but that’s not always the case. Exercise, like many helpful things, doesn’t do much if you hardly get any, has lots of good benefit when you get enough, and can be harmful if you…
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Do I have to run to lose weight? Running is an efficient form of exercise that many find convenient. It requires very little beyond breathable clothes and appropriate shoes, and is very “portable” – you don’t need a gym or bulky equipment (like a bicycle). But if you hate it, who cares how effective it…