If you want to cover more ground as a runner and increase the distance and route you wish to take, then it is preferable to get some exercise besides running. There are many exercises that you can engage in when designing a workout routine. Exercizes that would best...

If you're looking to increase your running ability, there are certain things to consider when heading out for a jog. This can include proper stretching, maintaining a steady pace, and gradually increasing the length of your route. Doing so will help you run longer and...

Strength training is an essential part of a runner's routine since it helps build endurance and improves efficiency and speed. Essentially, it helps runners achieve three main goals: prevent injuries by strengthening connective tissues and muscles boost power and...

When you start running chances are you will tire easily. That's understandable if you don't know the proper way to run or how to train your body for running. Once you have a handle on the basics of running, begin to condition your body for extended running. The focus...

Developing Your Core Strength

Jogging certainly burns more calories than walking, but you can actually burn more calories by making small changes to your walking pattern. By adding a little bit of intensity and changing up the pace, you can burn even more calories than if you were jogging at a...

I really like Mike Geary - his Truth About Abs ebook is fantastic and highly recommended by many people, including me. But I was reading an article he wrote called:  5 Reasons that I Think Treadmill and Elliptical Machine Workouts are a Waste of Time I...

Happy New Year! Now that we got that out of the way, I'll ask you the million dollar question - did you make the annual resolution to lose weight/get in shape? It's ok if you did. Many people do. It also means that you at least recognize your need to make some changes...

New Years Resolutions. Yeah, most of the time that's a big joke. How many times have you made a resolution then 2 days later gave up?  I have done that too many times to count. So, let's not call them resolutions anymore. Call them what they are: Goals! Let me start...

So my trainer says I am advanced. In this weeks workout with my trainer, as I was in the middle of a set she was telling me that the other trainers know who I am.  Apparently, so many of the trainers have clients that, for some reason, will sign up for a package, do a...

When you hear people talk about getting a personal trainer you may think "Must be nice to be able to afford that..." or other such statements.  I know I used to think the same thing.  I never thought I would, or COULD, get a personal trainer. So what's changed? Plan...