Weight-Training Exercises For Runners Weight training can seem counterintuitive to runners: The more muscle you have, the heavier you are, thus the more weight you have to carry around when running. While that's true, it doesn’t mean you should swear off weight training all together. In fact, runners need weight training even more than you
Are Shoes Really To Blame For Running Injuries? The injury rate in running is high. No one knows exactly how high, but whatever the exact number is, it’s a greater number than is seen in virtually any other form of exercise. This unfortunate discrepancy was pointed out in a 1998 study involving triathletes, who, of course, do a lot of swimming,
Running science - How to plan before and during a race When planning to run a race, make sure you have used your new running shoes at least 5-8 times so you know that they feel good. Never buy new shoes the same day as the competition! :) How to plan your run First 30%: The most common error is to go out too fast in the beginning. Spring rather
Shoes that help you run
Are you also looking for some shoes that will help you run There are hundreds of reasons to start running. All you need to start running is a pair of good running shoes, shorts and a t-shirt. Almost everyone knows how to run, maybe you don't have the perfect form yet but you know how to run - don't
Finding a good workout tempo
Finding a good workout tempo and rest period between sets If you workout with several muscle groups at the same time, something you do when you use your own body weight (with or without additional weights), you build a body that gets the whole package. That is strength, stability and coordination, which will help you in everyday life. Don't
How to walk your self in shape
Are you asking yourself if it is possible to walk your self in to shape? YES it is! Walking is of course a very gentle form of exercise where the risk of injury is very low, therefore, you need not be afraid to go too much. It depends on how much time you have? Going morning walks every day before breakfast works just fine, but also walks on the
Lace up and start working out!
Workout til you sweat! WORKING OUT is great - we all know that and even everyday exercises like cleaning and slow walks are great for your body and mind. But there is a big advantage to run sweaty in your workouts! According to an Australian study conducted at James Cook University. Researchers there studied more than 200 000 people in over six years,