“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...]
How to Stay Fit While Working From Home
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Ron Fritzke who is a cycling products reviewer, a former competitve runner and currently directs his competitive efforts towards cycling. ----- Working from home has many perks and, as our economy adjusts, so do we. Freelancing from home has become quite popular. Even big companies are jumping in and outsourcing work to former employees. As I sit at my computer working with my lunch at my desk, I realize there is one perk that may be too close at hand. Since you set the pace for when you take breaks, it is easy to work the old lunch break … [Read more...]
Use An Indoor Bike Trainer To Stay Fit All Year Round
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Ron Fritzke who is a cycling products reviewer, a former competitve runner and currently directs his competitive efforts towards cycling. ----- It doesn’t take a genius to realize that the best fitness programs combine both good diet and regular exercise. While healthy eating habits can take a seasonal ‘hit’ (think Halloween candy and Christmas sweets), staying diligent with regular exercise can also get to be a problem at certain times of the year. I’m talking about trying to stay in shape through the cold storms of winter. That’s where … [Read more...]
Stationary Exercise Bikes: The Best Bikes For Losing Weight
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Scott Gray. Scott Gray is currently a fitness enthusiast who enjoys providing health and fitness tips to people looking to lose weight and get in shape. He maintains a fitness web site where you can find tips to help reduce your belly fat and find the best stationary exercise bikes. ----- Not everyone can get outdoors for the perfect run, walk or the perfect bike ride. That’s why most exercise tips include the buying of an indoor piece of exercise equipment like a stationary exercise bike. Stationary exercise bikes are an … [Read more...]
10 Reasons You Should Walk 10 Miles A Week
Hey everyone. Today I have a guest post for you from Mary Ward. Mary operates in the field of nursing and has a website dedicated to helping you get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). If you want to start a career in nursing I highly recommend you check out Mary's website after reading her informative article. ----- Walking is one of the gentlest workouts, yet so very approachable. That’s what makes so many people turn to this form of exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and here are some excellent additional benefits. 1) GENTLE ON THE BODY:- Though walking can burn some … [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...]
4 Ways That Jogging Improves Your Mental Fitness
In my recent articles I have focussed on jogging and the related health benefits you can enjoy by practising this activity. In these articles I briefly covered the benefits jogging could have on your mental fitness. Today I want to discuss this area in greater detail and provide you with four mental benefits of regular jogging. 1) IT CAN IMPROVE YOUR CONFIDENCE:- When you jog you are overcoming both personal obstacles (running faster, running longer distances etc) and physical obstacles (running up hills, running on tough terrain etc). By proving that you can overcome these obstacles you … [Read more...]