Cross Training For Runners

I can’t emphasize the importance of daily yoga practice—regardless of your current physical fitness level and training goals—but a speaking to you as a runner, hatha Yoga is vital for injury prevention, performance, relaxation and improving health on all facets—physical and mental. Practicing these basic yoga poses will help you stretch out your muscles, improve your posture and prevent running injuries and discomfort. Also, Yoga has balancing effect. While running tightens your muscles up, a regular yoga routine can help you loosen them and help them stay pain-and injury-free Taking the First Steps toward a Runner’s Yoga Practice

As a runner, you are no stranger to black toenails—unless you have not been on the running path for that long. In fact, less than a month ago I did a 12-mile run and forgot...

I hate to sound like a broken record, but the type of food you eat (before, during and after each run) has a significant influence on your running performance and overall health well being. In fact, the kitchen is a major piece of your training arsenal. Fail to address your nutrition needs, then expect mediocre performance, trouble, injury, you name it. A simple question Let’s assume that you could only stockpile your kitchen with only 10 foods. As a runner, which foods should make your list? I hope you are picking the right list. And in case you don’t know which foods should make up the list, then fret no more. I have done the research for you. According to my personal experience from trying out different foods and studying a multitude of diets, I came up with this short and sweet list of the foods that you should make a priority. Top Nutrient-dense Foods only

While you’re expected to repeat the same motion over and over again when running on the road, you’ll need to change up your technique on the trails. To be a good trail runner, you’ll need...

Feeling dizzy while running is the worst, and it can happen to anyone. I’ve experienced it in in my own runs, and I’ve seen many of my friends and running partners deal it as...

Looking to start training for an obstacle race course, but are unsure how to begin? Then, buddy, you have come to the right place. Today I’m going to share with you the guidelines you need for an amazing obstacle race course adventure. Note: This guide is relatively long, but it’s worth your time. Hence, please give it a try and don’t give up on it. So are you ready? Then here we go…

Despite the many years that have passed, I still remember the first time I ran outside. It was probably my second year of college, around nine years ago. I’m guessing I must have weighed...

Today I’m going to talk about one of my favorite strength exercises of all times: The ol’ good lunges, along with 10 variations you can do to change the emphasis on different parts of...

Cross Training For Runners - The MASHUP System Workout Review

During the last few years, I have been experimenting with a lot of fitness schools and programs, and I believe that the jump rope is one of the most under-used weapons that can help...