On a late September afternoon in Huntington, WV, John Cooper and the rest of his bandmates in the popular group, Skillet, were holding a meet and greet event before their concert that evening. It was during this event that a fan shared his 90-pound weight-loss journey that included lots of...
On the road to pursuing health and vitality, aerobic exercise is undoubtedly a shining star. Aerobic exercises such as running, swimming, and cycling can not only bring physical changes but also have a positive impact on us at the spiritual level.
Running, as one of the most common and...
You must strap on the shoes and run, like a lot, to get better at running. You need to pick up and put down weight to get stronger, and when you do both, running magic will happen. Strength training turns a lot of marathon runners off because they believe they will get “too bulky” and slow them...
Have you seen those “runners” who run on the side of the road, who seem to run solely to lose weight? The pained expression on their face as they struggle with every step because they believe that running is the best way to lose weight. This article is not for them, but if you’re serious about...
Hill running is a tough workout, and it’s not uncommon to get easily get winded shortly after starting. Even avid athletes who train regularly feel the intensity that hill workouts have to offer.
Although hill running is no walk in the park, this type of training has benefits every athlete...
Keira D’Amato will represent Team USA in August when she competes in the 2023 World Championship Marathon in Budapest, but while she’s at the top of her game right now, a series of injuries had forced her to take a hiatus from running altogether. Fortunately, successful surgery and discovering...
Is it ever too cold to go running? According to Reebok’s head of fitness Maillard Howell, definitely no. But that doesn’t mean you can just lace up your shoes and hit the pavement when temperatures drop.
Cold-weather running requires a solid warm-up, suitable apparel, and gear, and as hard as...
by Matt Weik
Running… you either love it or hate it. For some, it provides a euphoric high (commonly referred to as a “runner’s high”), and for others, there’s no amount of money in the world that would have them lace-up shoes and move any faster than a brisk walk. Based on the title of this...
Sprinters are at times flashier, while marathoners may be known as gutsier, but when it comes to describing middle-distance runners, a quietly confident combination of flash and guts is what it takes to excel.
The 400 and 800 meters are sometimes forgotten components of run conditioning in...
I know, I know — running. You either love it or hate it. Actually, odds are that you probably hate it, right? If you are one of the haters, then don’t worry — the point of my answer is NOT to make you love running. I, myself, do not love to run, although I do run every day. Well, “run” is not...
Millions of people already choose running as their preferred form of exercise, owed to a vast array of mental and physical health benefits, but new research has added more reasons to lace up your sneakers. In addition to burning fat, lowering stress, and improving stamina, running has now been...
Even if you only jog the occasional few miles, you've likely heard about marathoners carb-loading the night before a long run or race. But pasta isn't the only food that can help you run well, and it's not just endurance athletes who benefit from proper fueling. What you eat before your run—as...
Over time, the treadmill has received upgrades such as built-in monitors, science-backed training programming, and borderline-AI (artificial intelligence) coaching. Sometimes, however, the greatest leaps (or strides) forward come as a result of taking a calculated step back. Enter the motorless...