I split my pants at a New Years Eve party one year. Rrrriiiipppppp. Everyone saw. It was horridly embarrassing. And do you know why my pants split? Go ahead, take one good guess… Yup. Weight gain. I’d gained weight during the holiday season. So much weight, that my pants refused to stay sewn shut. They …
Is it possible to use “best” and “abs workout routine” in the same sentence? Why yes, it is, and I just did it. BOOM. If you try this abs workout routine, you’ll know why though. But, what makes a good workout? Why is one abs workout routine better than another? The answer: keep reading, and …
Have you ever done an intense workout, and then forgot to do stretching exercises afterwards? Runners and fitness buffs know the feeling, am I right? Ufffff. If you exercise regularly, you know it’s not a good feeling…your muscles get stiff and sometimes sore too, and it’s not good. Highly unrecommended. While some workouts require more …
The night before my wedding, my best friend was stuck in the airport. Her flight had been delayed. So what did she do? The crab walk. And donkey kicks. Probably a plank or two. Yup, that’s right – she did bodyweight exercises at the airport. To burn off the stress. And to tone up, I …
Your emotional wellbeing is just as important as your physical health. Unfortunately, mental health often takes a backseat to lifestyle choices, such as working too much and overindulging in alcohol or other drugs. But it doesn’t have to. Running is a fantastic form of self-care, and there are other ways to treat yourself well too. …
Do you think treadmill workouts are more like “dreadmill” workouts? You’re not alone. The mere thought of running on a treadmill sends runners into snot-inducing tears on the regular. But…it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are 5 (dare I say fun?) treadmill workouts to kill boredom (and frankly, make running inside suck less).
At some point in your running journey, you’ll wonder how to increase running endurance. Let’s step it up to the next level! Whether the next level is a 5K or a half marathon, you need to increase running endurance the correct way (spoiler alert: it doesn’t happen overnight). Read on to learn exactly how to …
Yoga for runners is a sneaky (and wonderful) way to add cross training into your exercise routine. With yoga taking over across the nation – from heated power yoga to restorative yoga – there are SO many options for practicing yoga in a way that fits your lifestyle and goals. That’s why runners can benefit …
Strength training for runners is the key to running excellence. Seriously, I’ll tell you why. Building a strong base with strength training will take you the extra mile (literally and figuratively). You can prevent injuries, improve running form AND run faster – all by adding some simple strength training exercises into your daily routine. Are …