Why Is Running So Hard On The Body & Mind?
No matter your fitness level, everyone finds running hard at some point. It doesn't matter if you're starting out and trying to run your first 5k or pushing through an interval session. Running is a sport that is both hard on the mind and body,...
Why Are My Legs Aching? A Guide To Sore Legs After Training
There are many reasons why your legs are aching after training, it can be from overuse, injuries, or even fatigue. However, muscle soreness is something most of us are used to, it is part of regular training. However, when your legs start to ache, what...
Running Vs Walking Calories – All You Should Know!
Regardless of whether you walk or run, both are great forms of cardiovascular exercise. However, one burns more calories than the other. Neither is necessarily better than the other. The choice should come down to your fitness and health goals. However, there are times when we want...
Does Cycling Increase Height? – Everything You Need To Know
There is an array of benefits that cycling provides. This includes improved cardiovascular fitness, fat burning, weight loss, and more. However, there has been a myth floating around for years that cycling increases height. Is this true? Can regular cycling increase height? In this article, we discuss...
How to Prevent Upper Back Pain When Running
Even though most runners experience injuries and pain in the legs, hips, and lower back, you may be surprised to hear that many runners experience upper back pain when running. While not as common as other areas of the body, upper back pain while running can...
Eccentric Quad Exercises – How They Can Benefit The Runner
Eccentric quad exercises can benefit the runner in many ways. They can help strengthen the quadriceps muscles for downhill running and make the quads more resilient to fatigue and injuries. Because many runners lack strength or have muscle imbalances in their quadricep muscles, it can cause poor...
Should I Run With Calf Pain? We Answer All The Questions
As a runner, we are used to dealing with constant niggles, this could be tightness in the hamstring, soreness in the quadriceps, or even calf pain. However, there are times when we can run through it without any adverse effects, while other times we need to...
Why Is My Heart Rate High On Easy Runs?
If you are a runner that follows your heart rate closely, you may have experienced days where your heart rate is higher than normal. Heart rate can fluctuate due to many reasons. Because of this, it can provoke uncertainty among runners when their heart rate is...
Best Zone 2 Cardio Workouts – A Complete Guide 2022
Many of us want to live longer, improve our fitness and lose weight. Doing regular Zone 2 cardio can help do all that. Zone 2 training involves training and a lower intensity but more often and for a longer period of time than other training zones. If...
Zone 2 Heart Rate – Everything You Need To Know When Running
Whether you are new to running or a seasoned professional, training by heart rate zones is one of the best ways to monitor how hard you train. Training by heart rate zones can help prevent you from overtraining, make you are training at the right intensity,...