When you think of a good workout, one that gets the heart pumping and makes you sweat, you may think of programs that are high-intensity. How about those low-impact workouts? Are they just as beneficial for you as high-intensity? Low-impact are a great choice for all levels, especially beginners. They...
Why 30 Day Breakaway is a Great Running Program for Beginners?
If you like to run but are just beginning, 30 Day Breakaway might be the perfect program for you to get started. When beginning any new workout, you need to make sure you start out slow and gradually build your strength and endurance over time. Check out the link below...
Can a Zoom Workout Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals?
School, work meetings, family gatherings, birthday celebrations, even field trips have all gone virtual. With the uncertainty of everything, people have been searching for ways to keep their lives going in a virtual world and our workouts are no different. Zoom workouts can be very beneficial and are an easy...
How Does Exercise Reduce Stress?
Stress is something that haunts us all at one time or another. How we deal with the stress is different for everyone, but one thing is certain stress can do a lot to our bodies and health. Did you know that exercise can help reduce stress, but how? Check out...
5 Ways to Recover After a Run
You just completed your running workout, so what’s next? Your post-run recovery might be the most important part of the workout. This is how we recover our muscles, help our bodies adapt to the program, and become stronger runners. The following link provides 5 ways to recover after a run....
How to Prevent 6 Common Running Injuries
Whether you are a runner or just starting out, there are a few things you should know about running and injuries related to running. “Your best bet for [injury] prevention is staying in good shape,” says Justin McCoy, DO, a specialist in sports medicine at SCL Health Medical Group –...
Is It Okay to Work Out With An Injury?
Injuries happen whether it’s from playing a sport, working out, or an accident occurs. Unfortunately, injuries can affect everyone differently and alter our lives quite a bit. “But when you’re sidelined with an injury, you may wonder how quickly you can get back to your workout routine.” This is a...
Running On a Treadmill vs. Outside
Running has many benefits, but is the location of running important? Some love to run in the outdoors and smell the fresh air, but some would rather run inside on a treadmill where weather is not a factor. The following article explains how running outdoors compares to treadmill running and...
Tips for Running in the Heat
Fall has arrived and the temperatures may be cooling down, but in some parts of the world it’s still pretty hot. When you exercise outdoors you may battle many different weather elements so preparation can be the best tip. If you like to run outdoors, how can you make sure...
How to Stay Active at Home
Being stuck in the house can be frustrating and stressful. Whether you are working from home now or remote learning, it’s easy to start binge watching TV or rummaging through the kitchen pantry. It’s important though, to keep your body moving. Here are 5 ways to stay active while you...