Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category
5 Tips to Finding the Perfect Running Shoe
Are you sick of painful blisters, bunions, corns, black toenails and other bothersome running ailments? If you love to run, but you hate the way your feet feel afterward, it might be time to think about getting some new training shoes. The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine offers five suggestions to help you get [...]
In: Altra Zero Drop Footwear, Exercise, Running, Running Shoes
5 Ways to Stop Stomach Bloat
We’ve all been there: days when you feel as bloated as the blow-up Shrek in the Macy’s parade. Okay, sometimes you know that having that third helping of your sister’s peach cobbler wasn’t the best idea. But when you’re eating right and exercising regularly but still can’t zip up your skinny jeans, what gives? “One [...]
In: Exercise, Fitness, Health
Beginner Core Strength
These four basic exercises will strengthen core muscles and improve your posture. 1. Prone Core Bridge Lay on the floor on your stomach. Lift your body off the ground, supporting your upper body with your elbows directly under your shoulders and your forearms flat on the ground. Keep your body in a straight line from [...]
How to Recover From a Long-Distance Run
Race season has started! After a long-distance run you need to take the necessary steps to recover and take care of that body. Read on for a few tips: •Give your bod a break. After being pushed to its limits, your body is in need of some serious rest and relaxation. As soon as you [...]
In: Exercise, Fitness, Health
A Happy Heart Really is a Healthy Heart
A new paper by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests that positive psychological well-being may reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other adverse cardiovascular events. Many previous studies have shown that negative mental states, like depression, anger and hostility, can be harmful to heart health. But the new report [...]
In: Exercise, Fitness, Health
8 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress
There are many factors that can make life stressful and overwhelming. Whatever it is that is stressing you out, we have a few tips to calm your nerves and relieve some of the tension in your life. 1-Listen to Music: If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a stressful situation, try taking a break and listening to [...]
In: Exercise, Fitness, Health
A Spring Playlist to Spice up Your Workout
Looking for a few songs to spice up your spring playlist? We’ve got a killer list that will keep you moving, even when you don’t think you can push through those last few miles. Music can have a strong influence on your energy level and intensity while working out. The tempo of each song is [...]
