How Your Family Can Become More Active
Your body is made to move and yet we are becoming more sedentary than ever. Most people view physical activity and exercise as a chore, and we know that kids don’t like chores, so the goal is to change the way that we view exercise. The key is to make exercise fun because let’s face it, it can be boring. Here are some tips to get you and your family more active today.
Avoiding Foot & Ankle Injuries While Exercising
Sustaining a foot or ankle injury is one of the worst things that could happen. Even the slightest misstep can result in a painful injury that can take us out of action for weeks or months on end. In order to help you avoid this kind of disappointment, we have compiled a list of ways to prevent foot and ankle injuries.
I Thought I Would Lose More Weight By Now?
Many people start running as a part of a general lifestyle change to get fit and lose weight. Running burns a lot of calories (an average of about 100 calories per mile), so you would think that would lead to weight loss. However, this is not always the case with some runners finding they don’t lose any weight. There is no straight forward answer on this, as everyone is different, but here are some things to take into consideration…
Best & Worst Pre-Run Foods
Given that most ‘fun-runs’ are conducted in the morning, it doesn’t make sense to sacrifice sleep in order to eat and digest a full meal (which would mean you’d have to start eating 2 to 4 hours before the event). Here’s a guide to what you should and shouldn’t eat before your runs.
Choosing The Right Sports Shoe
Choosing the right shoe for exercise might seem to many of us like a straightforward matter of simply choosing whichever shoe feels more comfortable. But as many of us also know, there is a lot more to selecting a pair that looks and feels good.
Dressing For Your Workout
When it comes to exercise, the kind of outfit you wear is important. Wearing the wrong materials and wrong choice of clothes will hamper your performance and your ability to stretch and go that all important extra mile.
The Best Exercise Classes For Weight Loss
If weight loss is your goal, then some classes are certainly better than others to consider trying. Let’s look at four of the best (and most fun!).
