Pool Running
by Bea July 8th, 2009| Exercises, Running
My sister has  a stress fracture in her tibia and her femur.  She spent all of last summer with a stress fracture in her foot. This injure forced her to pool run. She would run anywhere from thirty minutes to one and a half hours. There were times when I
Recognize a Real Injury
by Louise June 23rd, 2009| Running
There are some people who feel a little bit of pain and stop whatever they are doing immediately. They might whine or complain frequently, and observers tend to think they are overreacting. Equally at fault, however, are the people at the other end of the spectrum: the ones who feel
Summer Fitness & You- Part II
by MPK June 17th, 2009| Biking, Cardio, Exercises, Running, Strength Training, Walking
Summer is here, and you are ready for a great workout.
Yesterday we shared some ideas for warming up and cooling down during summer workouts. Today we have some suggestions from Trent Nessler, managing director of Baptist Sports Medicine in Tennessee, for exercising when it is hot outside.
The first thing
Yesterday we shared some ideas for warming up and cooling down during summer workouts. Today we have some suggestions from Trent Nessler, managing director of Baptist Sports Medicine in Tennessee, for exercising when it is hot outside.
The first thing
FiveFingers
by Bea May 12th, 2009| Exercise Equipment, Running, Sports, Walking
Though some people may find these "shoes" attractive, I think that they are the funkiest pieces of footwear I ever have seen! Remember those good ol' toe socks? Okay, well these shoes are similar to the socks in the sense that every toe has its own spot.
Vibram FiveFingers are
Vibram FiveFingers are
Stair Running
by MPK May 5th, 2009| Running
Several months ago I read about a challenge that involved running stairs. I don't recall the exact article, but I believe the author's challenge was for readers to be able to run 50 flights of stairs. As it was fall and getting cool outside, a new, indoor cardio workout seemed
Are You a Green Runner?
by MPK March 26th, 2009| Running
When you think about when you contemplate entering a race?
My guesses would be:
However, do you consider whether the race is eco-friendly? Our sister site, Be Green Info, has some great information on making running a "green"
My guesses would be:
- The distance of the race
- The location of the race
- The date of the race
- Improving your time
However, do you consider whether the race is eco-friendly? Our sister site, Be Green Info, has some great information on making running a "green"
Enter the “Metricsâ€
by Joe Lawrence February 3rd, 2009| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercise Equipment, Exercises, Running, Sports, Strength Training
There are two simple words that can deliver unbelievable results: isometrics and plyometrics. One is for speed and explosiveness. The other builds strength and flexibility. Both are notorious for getting you in awesome shape.
Isometric exercises use your body's weight or strength to make your muscles work. Huh? A perfect example
Isometric exercises use your body's weight or strength to make your muscles work. Huh? A perfect example
Get to the ‘Core’ Issue in 2009
by Joe Lawrence December 17th, 2008| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercises, Family Fitness, Running, Sports, Strength Training
Ahh, in just a few more weeks the new year will be here. It is going to take us a couple of weeks to stop writing 2008 on all of our documents and even less time to forget our resolutions. That is right, you heard me. We make resolutions very
MapMyRun.com
by Bea December 9th, 2008| Running, Walking
Winter training season is now in session. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) my crew coach is not allowed to hold organized team practices. She is not supposed to be at practices and "coach" us over the winter break. However, as athletes, the team realizes that we need
Push Yourself for Just One More…
by Joe Lawrence November 25th, 2008| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercises, Family Fitness, Running, Sports, Strength Training, Yoga
Have you ever noticed that you gain faster results when you workout with another person? Why is it that the same exact workout plan when done in a group is much more effective than on your own? The answer is truly mind over matter.
When we workout with another that person
When we workout with another that person
Drop Two Minutes from Your 1.5 Mile Run
by Joe Lawrence November 11th, 2008| Cardio, Exercises, Running, Sports, Strength Training
Let me start by saying, I do not enjoy distance running...at all. I do love to sprint, though. However, the Air Force requires me to run, and I am tested on my 1.5 mile run time.
Not too long ago (less than a year) I was timed at 11:36 for my
Not too long ago (less than a year) I was timed at 11:36 for my
Limited Heartbeats?
by Joe Lawrence September 9th, 2008| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercises, Family Fitness, Running, Strength Training“Why would you want to work out? Don’t you know that you only have a limited number of heartbeats before you kick the bucket?†Ah, the finite heartbeat theory that is often the last line of defense for those opposed to