When it comes to dieting, there is no shortage of diets to choose from. If you’re new to it, picking one out of a dozen can seem like an overwhelming task. What helps is getting to the bottom of each, how it works, and what it does. Continue Reading →
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How to Maintain a Healthy Immune System While Training for a Marathon
It is no secret that training for a marathon is no walk in the park. It takes a significant amount of time, discipline, and effort to be successful at marathon training. The amount of preparation it takes to train for a marathon can certainly take a toll on your body which is why many are concerned about maintaining their immune system while going through their training program. So, how does one stay healthy throughout such a grueling process? This article will provide some tips and tricks that help even the most seasoned runners reach the finish line of their training program. Continue Reading →
Benefits of CBD for Professional Action-Sport Athletes
Many professional athletes, from soccer legend Megan Rapinoe to extreme surfer Albee Layer, use CBD for its purported health benefits.
Numerous medical studies have highlighted CBD’s impact on pain, inflammation, anxiety, focus, and even energy.
Because of this, it’s no surprise that many extreme-sport athletes are curious about how useful CBD may be for both training and competition recovery. But how much do we really know about this compound? Continue Reading →
Are Endurance Athletes More Prone to Oxidative Stress?
If there’s one thing any endurance athlete knows, it’s that proper oxygenation is key to performance. Whether you run, bike, swim or are fond of combining all three, breathing is at the heart of training and execution. The name of the game is maintaining your target heart rate, to keep blood pumping and to ensure your body gets the oxygen it needs to keep you moving at peak performance. Continue Reading →
Where to Find the Best Healthcare in America
Access to quality healthcare is essential no matter what your age or condition, but now more than ever, it’s been put in the spotlight while we continue to deal with the challenges that come with the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading →
Guest Post: What To Wear When Running A Marathon
Running a marathon requires dedication, hard work, and a whole lot of stamina. But it also requires the right clothing! What does the weather like? What can you expect from your body? You need to know all of this before you pull on your workout clothes to head out the door. Continue Reading →
Is this Pain Really an Injury or Not?
4 Steps to Identify if you need to engage in a Formal Rehabilitation Protocol or just Rest
Runners are accustomed to a certain amount discomfort. Training can be hard and uncomfortable at times which is exactly why it’s so rewarding and addicting.
It can get a bit confusing when it comes to physical injuries and pain. Most runners have experienced that out of nowhere pain in a foot, knee or hip that had us wondering if we should really keep running.
Then just as suddenly as it appeared, it faded away. How about the all too common sentiment: “It takes me 2-3 miles just to feel warmed up from all my aches and pains.” Continue Reading →
How to Self-Treat a Calf Strain/Pull
If you have ever suffered from a “pulled” or strained calf muscle, you know that running is difficult to near impossible and even walking can be an issue.
Calf injuries are common and occur in both competitive and recreational athletes of all kinds (such as runners, soccer players, basketball players, gymnasts, and dancers) and are frequently seen in weekend warriors as well as active individuals.
Benefits of Joining an Online Class that You Should Know
Online classes are common today due to the benefits they offer to both the tutor and the learner. The new normal is now a modified concept of education focused on online learning. Online learning is now one of the resources most learning institutions invest in and use to improve their services. All these learning centers, like Illinois Children Recreation Centers, had to adopt these education systems because of the benefits. With advanced technologies, online learning has also become a means of extracurricular activities for adults and kids. Before joining an online class, you have to think of the following advantages of taking online courses. Continue Reading →
Indoor vs. Outdoor Running –the Pros and Cons
When you begin to train in earnest, one question will naturally arise: Can I also run on a treadmill, or should I solely focus on running outdoors? Let’s look at the pros and cons of both to answer that question. Continue Reading →
How to Help Your Body Recharge after Training
Athletes don’t necessarily make the best role models when it comes to leading a healthy life. They may train daily, eat well, and keep tabs on their fitness levels, but they also tend to harbor a few poor habits. One of those is that they often ignore rest and recovery. Continue Reading →
Guest Post: What Running Improves
The benefits of running are immense, especially for people who sit for long working or studying. People may avoid running because they feel they don’t have enough time or because they want to avoid sweating and tiredness, but the benefits outweigh both. Continue Reading →
