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There’s a Better Way to Warm up Than Stretching

April 1, 2022

Warmup/dynamic exercises are recommended before a workout or race to help get your body ready for more strenuous activity. Warming up will increase blood flow to your muscles, raise your core temperature and can help boost your flexibility and athletic performance.

Cooling down/static stretching is great at the end of

Muscle Strain Overview

March 25, 2022

When you’re active in sports strains, sprains and injuries are inevitable, a by-product in fact! When injured, the key is to act quickly to minimize downtime. Protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (known as the PRICE formula) can help the affected muscle. If you have a significant muscle injury (or

Sprain vs. Strain: What’s the Difference?

March 18, 2022

“People use the words “sprain” and “strain” almost interchangeably, to describe everything from a twisted ankle to a pulled hamstring. But they’re not the same.”

Read full article for more info about understanding the difference between sprains and strains https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/understanding-sprains-strains

Article by WebMD Editorial Contributors

Why You Might Need to Do More Low-Intensity, Steady-State (LISS) Cardio

March 11, 2022

“Previous research supports doing the bulk of your training at a long duration and low intensity, with just a few high-intensity workouts thrown in—this will optimize your endurance performance in the long run. In fact, even the world’s top-performing athletes use this method.”

Low-intensity, steady-state (LISS) exercise has some benefits

Health Benefits of Running

March 4, 2022

Have you been inactive for awhile and thinking about running to improve your fitness levels? Or maybe you’ve considered running in the past, but for whatever reason, just haven’t been feeling all that motivated.

Read on to discover how running can significantly improve both your physical fitness and mental health

Yes, Walking Can Be A Great Cardio Workout

February 24, 2022

Even though running is one of the fitness industry’s most beloved sports, running is not easy, and some folks just hate it and will never learn to love it no matter how hard they try. The good news is that walking can definitely count as cardio and you can reap

Happy Family Day

February 18, 2022

FEBRUARY 19- 21, 2022

The third Monday in February’s rolled around again!
Have a beautiful Family Day long weekend.

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How to Start Running to get Ultra-fit

February 11, 2022

Running is a great cardio exercise whether you hope to get fit and healthy, have fun socializing, or even challenge your competitive nature by training for your first 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon.

Running’s the most accessible sport in the world — you can do it just about anywhere

5 Worst Things To Do Before You Run

February 4, 2022

Read on for more detail about the top five things to avoid doing before your workout:

1. Eating too close to your run
2. Incorrect warm-up before your run
3. Wearing new gear before a long run
4. Drinking too close to your run
5. Forgetting to go to the

15-Minute HIIT Abs Workout for Strength & Endurance

January 26, 2022

“High intensity interval training (HIIT) is popular among runners because it helps you boost your strength and speed on the roads and trails”

Read the full article at https://bit.ly/3qRuRm7 to discover how to perform each exercise listed below. This workout is designed to strengthen your core muscles and get your

There’s a Better Way to Warm up Than Stretching

Muscle Strain Overview

Sprain vs. Strain: What’s the Difference?

Why You Might Need to Do More Low-Intensity, Steady-State (LISS) Cardio

Health Benefits of Running

Yes, Walking Can Be A Great Cardio Workout

Happy Family Day

FEBRUARY 19- 21, 2022

How to Start Running to get Ultra-fit

5 Worst Things To Do Before You Run

15-Minute HIIT Abs Workout for Strength & Endurance

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