June 24, 2010 — by Bea
Running, Sports, Summer Activities, Swimming
This morning I went outside to go for my daily run. I have done my fair share of complaining about running in the heat, but in high school I had my coach to keep me from whining and a training program to stick to. Now that I run for no one but myself, I find it hard to keep myself motivated to run when it is hot and humid outside. For instance, today I almost turned back due to the humidity in the air, but when I saw my dog's puppy eyes staring at me and begging me for...
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May 20, 2010 — by Bea
Exercises, Running, Strength Training, Swimming, Walking
Cross training. Well, what is it? The words should give it away to some degree; cross training means that one would partake in different sports while focusing on their main sport in order to improve overall performance. For instance, some runners cross-train by riding their bike or doing laps in a pool once or twice a week. Cross-training is really important in order to become stronger overall. This is because with cross-training you are able to exercise some muscles that may not typically be used during your typical exercises. By working out muscles that you do not typically use,...
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July 31, 2009 — by Greg Cote
Summer Activities, Swimming, Video
With the weather being hot, you might not want to get even warmer working out. Here's a great way to stay cool and keep fit. ....
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June 17, 2009 — by Michele
Biking, Cardio, Exercises, Hiking, Running, Strength Training, Summer Activities, Swimming, 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 that Mr. Nessler noted was that workouts need to be planned according to the weather, "Depending on the heat index, your workouts should be tailored accordingly. This may mean exercising early in the AM or in the evening when the heat index is much lower. Or, it may mean that...
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November 25, 2008 — by Joe Lawrence
Cardio, Eating & Exercise, Exercises, Family Fitness, Hiking, Running, Sports, Strength Training, Swimming, Winter Activities, 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 is there to push us, and we have a sense of peer pressure not to whine or try to avoid a certain exercise. We also don't have the tendency to lift lighter weights or not do the total reps.
By ourselves, there is a different story. If we don't feel like...
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