I am a running coach and I like to learn new things. I have come across many different techniques that experts say is the best way to run. Two of the most popular methods are ChiRunning and the Pose Method. There is debate among experts about which is the best method for running more […]
Want to Be a Better Runner? Then Slow Down
There’s a well-known Australian track cyclist named Brad McGee. He was victorious in the 4 kilometre individual race at the ’96 Atlanta Olympics. For two weeks he had a higher than normal resting heart rate. A single powerful blow can have an intense impact. I’m not suggesting you never go hard again. Unless you […]
What Running Does to Your Body
I often get runners asking me what benefits running has on the body, and I’m happy to say that there are many. Although you may hear stories of runners encountering health problems after a marathon, this is not typical. You need to understand that this is a high impact activity and your body is going […]
Running Hills: Expert Guidance for Uphill Running and Benefits
If you’re not a fan of running hills, these tips will help change your mindset so you can learn to love them. Hills are a great way to build leg strength that allows you to run with more power and endurance. However, just because you live in a hilly area does not mean that every […]
7 Running After Stress Fracture Guidelines
What is a Stress Fracture? Tiny cracks in bones are called stress fractures, and they’re caused by doing things like jumping up and down or running a lot, which puts a lot of force on bones. When stress reaction occurs, the bone is breaking down and becoming weak. However, the bone has not yet broken. […]
A Well-Rounded Fitness Plan for MMA and BJJ Athletes
MMA has grown a lot across the world in recent years. There are now many organizations, such as the UFC, Bellator and ONE FC, that hold events often. This has made the athletes competing more skilled and able to train harder. As a result, having a good strength and conditioning plan is even more important […]
The Absolute Best Leg Exercises For Men
What Muscles Are In The Legs? Each leg is made up of different muscle groups, each with its own muscles. The best-known group is the quadriceps, which has four muscles on the front of the upper leg. These muscles are some of the strongest in your body and help to straighten and extend your leg. […]
Running Tips To Help You Become A Better Runner
This guide will teach you how to constantly challenge the status quo of your running workouts and become a better runner. This article is for serious runners who want to get faster and run further. It provides tips on how to plan running workouts to make continual progress. The keyword is progression. If you want […]
How to Prevent Injuries and Sprint Safely
. If you are a person who regularly runs, it is likely that you have experienced some type of injury at some point during your time as an athlete. According to research, approximately half of all people who recreationally run get injured at some point, with many of those injuries occurring in the Achilles tendon […]
Running on a Treadmill Vs Running Outside
Which do you prefer: running on a treadmill or running outside? There is no good or bad way to run, they both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Frankly, the best way to get stronger and faster is to run both inside and outside. The following is a comparison of running on a treadmill […]
The Importance of a Running Gait Analysis
What is running gait? The cycle a leg goes through when running is called the running gait. It has two main phases: stance and swing. The swing phase has a subphase that is unique to running, called float or flight. The stance phase includes the time when your foot initially makes contact with the ground […]