This is a sponsored post. —– Running isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and if you’re new to running, you will probably be achier than someone that has been running marathons for the past decade. However, whether you’re new to running or a serious professional, it is important that you stretch and recover enough so that you don’t injure yourself. There are so many theories around muscle recovery, and recovering after a long run, although these are the staple five that seem to be on every athlete’s list: 1. A Good Night’s Sleep Sleep is vital after running a marathon … [Read more...]
3 Pillars Of Running For Weight Loss
This is a sponsored post. ----- If you’re looking to slim down, running is one of the most effective ways to do so. Running is a full body, intense exercise that not only burns a high amount of calories while you’re doing it, but creates a higher afterburn effect than other lower intensity activities. Because of this, it is very time-efficient as well as convenient. Only have 30 minutes to exercise? You can be up and running (pun intended) as soon as you’re out the door, no commute or set up time required! Another big plus is the expense, or more accurately, the lack of expense. Sure, … [Read more...]
The Maddest Marathons You Can Take Part In
Once you have run all the standard marathons on offer around the world, what do you do? Well if you have any sense, you collapse in front of the television with a drink. If you don’t have any sense, one of these marathons might seem like the next step. The Tough Mudder Marathon The Tough Mudder Marathon is comparatively short by marathon standards – lasting between 10 and 12 miles – but that is because the runners have to contend with all manner of different obstacles (including tyres as high as your knee, massive bales of hay and barbed wire) along the route. It is run in America, Australia … [Read more...]
10 Top Jogging Tips For Beginners
In my last post I looked at the health benefits of jogging. While jogging is undoubtedly a great way to stay fit and a simple exercise to perform, there are still a few things you should bear in mind when you're just starting out with jogging. In this post I'll be highlighting these things to you and listing 10 Top Jogging Tips For Beginners. Once you've had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want to learn more about jogging and its many benefits, take a look at the articles below: 10 Health Benefits … [Read more...]
10 Health Benefits Of Jogging
Jogging is one of the most popular cardiovascular exercises out there. It's fun, easy to get started with and the only equipment that's required is a good pair of running shoes. In this post I'm going to be taking a more detailed look at why jogging is so good and listing 10 Health Benefits Of Jogging. Once you've checked out this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want more information on jogging, check out the related articles below: 5 Reasons To Do More Jogging 12 Top Health Benefits Of Jogging 4 Ways That … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Make Jogging More Exciting
This is a guest post by David Ingram, a writer specialising in fitness, street fashion and travel. ----- Jogging strengthens the muscles, fine tunes the cardiovascular system, relieves stress and reduces blood pressure, but despite the variety of benefits it can also be known for its monotony, or as my mother would put it - “it ain’t half boring!” Yes, jogging can be tedious work but you don’t have to give up on this cheap and cheerful method of exercise. Check out these 7 ways to spice up your morning (or evening) jog... 1) A Change of Pace Keeping your routine fresh is the secret … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Strength Training for Runners
This post was brought to you by Free Fitness Tips partner, LA Fitness ----- For a competitive runner, it is not sufficient to merely be well-practiced in the art of running. As training, recovery and nutrition advances, competitive athletes must dedicate their lives to staying ahead of the game. One of the most important benefits of strength training is that it strengthens muscles, joints and tendons which can reduce the risk of injury. Strength training can also directly impact a runner’s performance. Stronger and more efficient muscles help to improve endurance and dramatically … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Go For A Walk Or Run
Walking and running are excellent cardiovascular exercises that boost your fitness and also allow you to top up your vitamin D levels. In addition to this, they require no equipment and aren't time sensitive, so you can do them at any point during the day, no matter how much free time you have. So whenever you get some free time today, make sure you use it wisely and go for a walk or run. Further Reading: 1) Brisk Walking Benefits:- A detailed write up of the many health benefits you can enjoy by walking regularly. 2) 12 Top Health Benefits Of Jogging:- An in-depth article listing 12 … [Read more...]
9 Hysterical Jogging Jokes
Hey guys. I hope you liked the recent fitness cartoon - 5 Funny Excuses For Avoiding The Gym. Today I've got another fun filled cartoon for you which lists 9 Hysterical Jogging Jokes. So if you're a keen jogger and want to take a look at the lighter side of your hobby or simply want to add some humour to day, make sure you give them a read. Additionally, if you liked this cartoon and the jogging jokes, please Like Them, +1 Them, Pin Them or Tweet Them by using the buttons above and below this post. Finally, if there are any more jogging jokes you'd like to add to this post, please share … [Read more...]
Running Vs Cycling
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Chloe who writes for ActiveQuote.com ----- As we enter February 2013 you may have already given up on your New Year’s resolution to get fit (in fact, you may not even have made it past the first week of January!) If you are struggling to stay motivated, or are simply looking for a new activity to try, there are two sports you may want to consider: running and cycling. Both are high intensity and work your cardiovascular system, and both have their own unique advantages. Here we pit running and cycling against each other- which one takes your … [Read more...]