Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Sean who writes for ItsAboutTreadmills.com. ----- Do you like to run? Running is perhaps one of the most popular exercises to get involved in. When I visit my local park for a stroll, I will always come across a number of people from all ages of life getting involved with either walking, jogging or running. Its great to see people taking an active role in their health. There are a number of benefits that come with exercising like this. I am going to address these benefits below. 1) Reduce Stress Levels The first point I want to mention is that … [Read more...]
Handy Tips For Marathon Training Plans
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Lucozade. ----- When running a marathon, the training plan you choose will depend on whether you are an experienced runner and the distance you would normally run. This article provides you with a number of marathon training plans to suit all levels of runner. Beginners If you are new to running, you should work your way up to the marathon distance by entering smaller races first. It is important to give yourself time to get into shape too. You should first work on your ability to run by incorporating small runs within your … [Read more...]
5 Things NOT To Do in a Race
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Christine Kane who writes on a variety of different topics for a number of different blogs. ----- Maybe you’ve been running for a while and you’re looking to take your running to the next level. Maybe you need some extra motivation to get out the door and work out every day. And maybe you’re just looking for a new challenge to tackle. Whatever your reason, signing up for a race is a great way to push yourself and see what you’re really capable of accomplishing in terms of your physical fitness. However whenever you do decide to dive … [Read more...]
2 Steps For Starting A Running Program For Overweight People
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from avid runner David Dack who owns Runners Blueprint. ----- Are you overweight and looking for a way to lose those extra pounds for good? You’ve come to the right place. Being overweight can take its toll on your health and life quality. Fat is not a well liked buddy. Therefore, getting rid of it is mandatory. Starting a running program can help you lose those extra pounds and keep them off for life. Unfortunately, if you are overweight, running can lead to a myriad of injuries due to the high impact. Therefore, you need to make sure you … [Read more...]
7 Benefits Of Jogging During The Festive Period
Your first thought when reading the title of this article was probably one of confusion. After all, the cold weather and the low daylight levels are not exactly what you would describe as ideal jogging conditions. However, if you look a little deeper jogging is actually one of the best exercises you can do over Christmas. In this article I will be explaining why by providing you with 7 benefits of jogging during the festive period: 1) IT CAN HELP YOU AVOID CHRISTMAS COLDS & THE FLU During the festive period you are much more susceptible to the common cold and the flu. Whilst there is … [Read more...]
Jogging Music – My Top 5 Best Songs To Run To
“To a runner, a side stich is like a car alarm. It signifies something is wrong, but you ignore it until it goes away.” Recently I have been looking back at some of my most popular posts and found that there was a lot of interest in this post on jogging. After reading through my previous jogging articles I realised that I’ve really not done a lot of outdoor jogging this year. I have been focussing quite a lot on gym work and not getting outside to jog even though we have been having some gorgeous weather here in the UK. Looking back I feel quite disappointed in myself because jogging is … [Read more...]
Do You Know When To Stop While Running? Easy Ways To Know It
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Kate Wilson who writes for DIY Health. ----- Running is an exhilarating sport and has been found, among its other benefits, to slow down ageing. Other confirmed benefits of running include weight loss, improved cardiac health, improved cholesterol profile, stronger and denser bones, and a better immune response to diseases. In addition, it leads to a better self-esteem and a healthier emotional health. If you enjoy running as a hobby, you will eventually want to take it to the next level and train for longer and more intense runs … [Read more...]
Explosive Exercise: Sprinting Your Way to the Best Shape of Your Life
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Mariana Ashley - a freelance writer who works for http://www.onlinecolleges.net/. ----- The slump. The plateau. The why-aren't-I-losing-weight-like-I-used-to? It goes by many names, but no matter what you call it, it stinks. After starting an exercise regimen and sticking to it for many weeks, people are often very disappointed (to say the least) to find that they aren't losing weight or gaining muscle at the rate that they were when the exercising started to pay off. Many people are convinced when they hit this fitness plateau … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Make Jogging More Fun
As you can see from the above quote jogging is not everyone's cup of tea. For some people jogging provides a great mental and physical release. However, other people find jogging boring and unnecessary. If you are one of the people who does not like jogging then this article is for you. Today I am going to discuss five ways that you can make jogging more fun. 1) MIX UP THE PACE:- Jogging along for long periods of time at the same pace can get boring. So why not mix it up by throwing in some sprints? Perhaps you could jog for two minutes then sprint for one minute. If you are listening … [Read more...]
Early Morning or Late Evening – What is the Best Time to Jog?
In my last few articles I have been looking at jogging in detail. I've covered the mental benefits and the physical benefits. Today I want to focus on something slightly different – the best time to jog. If you work full time there are generally two times during the day that you have the opportunity to jog. You can either jog in the early morning before you go to work or in the late evening after you finish work. In this article I am going to discuss the benefits of both. BENEFITS OF EARLY MORNING JOGGING: 1) IT MAKES YOU MORE ALERT:- Most people will admit that they are not fully … [Read more...]