John Locke said centuries ago that a happy state in this world is a sound mind in a sound body. Modern scientific studies have confirmed that what is good for your body is also good for your mind, and what is good for your heart is good for your brain. The things you do every […]
Low Impact Cardio Workouts To Try
No matter how you look at it, running is a high-impact sport. The constant pounding of feet against the ground puts a lot of stress on our bodies, especially our joints. Most runners tend to do too much as they get more and more into the sport over time. They want to train harder, longer, […]
How to Evolve Your Fitness Goals Over Time
An Athlete Through the Years I feel like I’ve had two very different athletic careers in my life. I used to be an endurance athlete, starting with distance running in high school (track and cross country) and then becoming a professional triathlete for nine years. I competed in Olympic-distance events, which are a 1.5 km […]
How to Exercise While Fasting
Ramadan, an Islamic holy month, is observed by Muslims around the world who fast every day from sunrise to sunset. This can be a difficult practice, especially when Ramadan falls during the summer and there are longer daylight hours. Those observing Ramadan will not eat or drink anything, even water, until well into the night. […]
Exercise intensity: How to measure it
How hard are you working when you exercise? Working out at the right intensity can help you get the most out of your physical activity. Exercise intensity means making sure you’re not pushing too hard or too little. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting the most out of your workout. Choosing your exercise intensity […]
Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night
Sleep Benefits of Exercise 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. Exercise during the day has been shown to improve sleep efficiency and duration for adults, particularly those who live with chronic disease. Not getting enough rest has also been linked to sluggishness and physical inactivity the following day, suggesting […]
Hotel Room Circuit Workout
traveling can make it difficult to maintain an exercise routine It can be hard to stick to your normal workout routine when you’re traveling, since you’re usually dealing with jet lag, time changes, and unfamiliar surroundings. It’s usually not possible to go for a run outdoors or get in a good workout at the hotel […]
Easy At-home Yoga Sequence to Relieve Pressure
You’re doing the best you can. You’re trying to stay positive while dealing with all the changes in your life. A lot is going on and it can be difficult to keep everything up in the air, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from my years of experience in the health and fitness industry, […]
6 Common Injuries You Should Never Try to Train Through
If you engage in activities that require physical activity on a regular basis, it is likely that you have experienced an injury due to overexertion at least once. Despite your best efforts, anybody can be injured. It is important to heal correctly, but you can still exercise with an injury if you are careful. You […]
Cardio Hill Workout
Hills have been a key element in my running training throughout my career. I’ve used them in many different types of workouts to help improve my performance. In high school, we ran hill repetitions and circuits with intervals of other types of fast work in between. In college, we ran similar workouts to high school, […]
Cardio Sprint Workout
This evidence suggests that short, high-intensity sprint workouts are just as effective as traditional endurance exercise, if not more so. If you want to achieve fitness goals faster, consider adding sprint training to your schedule. Adding intervals of faster sprints intermixed with slower intervals can give you impressive results. Sprint workouts are great for people […]