Whenever you establish a fitness routine, one of the most important considerations is what type of exercise you’ll do each day. Will it be a cardio workout like a run, HIIT workout, or spin class? Or a strength training workout like lifting weights at the gym? Establishing an effective exercise routine hinges upon balancing different … Read more
Whether you’re lucky enough to get to take a family vacation, a road trip with friends, or a romantic getaway with your partner, or you find yourself needing to travel for work, any time you’re away from home, it can be Difficult to keep up with your workout routine. Between jet lag and time changes, … Read more
The right gym bag can keep you organized for years. Those of us who exercise regularly know that there’s usually more than workout gear in the bag: there’s often food, work essentials, a change of clothes for post-training, as well as a number of other random necessities. Choosing the right one for your routine is … Read more
As runners, we have the tendency to have one particular view when it comes to cardio exercise: there’s running and then there’s everything else. In other words, from a run-centric point of view, running is always better than any other form of cardio like indoor cycling, rowing, and the elliptical. But, what if we put … Read more
If you’re looking to get faster, improve performance and drop some body fat then a running HIIT workout is going to do the job. And this isn’t just for the young athletes, it’s extra important for us masters runners (ie anyone over 40). You may have heard about this style of workout from places like … Read more
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Mile repeats are one of the most versatile and effective workouts for runners. Indeed, part of the magic of mile repeats is the fact that runners racing nearly any distance can benefit from this solid workout session. By manipulating the number of reps, intensity, recovery intervals, and the terrain, runners can use mile repeats to … Read more
Whilst for many, running in place is just a warm-up before heading out the door for a run, it can in fact be a valid workout in its own right. But is running in the same place as running normally? And is running in place effective? Also known as running on the spot, running in … Read more
Listening to an entertaining or informative podcast is terrific, but trying to find a great podcast can be difficult. With nearly a million active podcasts available, even browsing through running podcasts can feel overwhelming. If you’re feeling a bit lost when it comes to finding great working podcasts, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking … Read more