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9 Strategies to Help You Change to Better Health Behaviors
If you are like most of us, you soon discover changing a behavior take a lot of commitment. Now if you want success, here are useful strategies that will increase your chances of achieving success on your behavior change journey.
7 Powerful Ways to Boost Running Recovery
Fortunately for running enthusiasts, there are multiple ways to help the muscles recover after a gruelling workout or training run. Here are seven of the most effective, making them the most powerful for quick running recovery.
Before You Purchase a Treadmill
Buying a treadmill is a great investment for exercising but buying a treadmill is not only expensive but also needs space at your home. We recommend considering these factors before you decide on buying a treadmill.
9 Dreaded Signs That You Are Overtraining
Male or Female, everyone is at risk of Overtraining Syndrome. Recognizing the early signs and combating them can prevent harmful fitness and health outcomes. Here are nine signs of overtraining to look out for:
Training to Run Your First 5K
A 5K race is the perfect length to aim for as a beginner. From the novice to the expert runner, a local 5K race is a great way to get in shape and improve your sense of health and well-being. Consider these points as you train for your first 5K race.
8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Run
Running is a relatively inexpensive sport—all you need to get started is a shirt, shorts, and a good pair of shoes. Whether you want to run on a treadmill, outdoor track, road, or trail, here are eight ways to get you moving from couch to pavement in no time.
Training Secrets of Olympians to Help You Stay Fit
Whether your life mission is to bring home the gold or just to feel great into your golden years, these training secrets of Olympic athletes can help you create and sustain lifelong health habits and empower you to become a “super” version of yourself.
Functional Exercises to Improve Your Stability and Mobility
Practice the following exercises as part of a dynamic warm-up (one set of 8 reps for each move). These will develop your stability and mobility while also gently increasing your heart rate.
What to do About Shin Splints
Every runner will experience this pain at some point. It can be caused by several things, such as repetitive movements, poor training techniques, or type of surface.
Try some of these strategies to help you put an end to the annoying ache of shin splints for good.
What To Do on Your Rest Days
Rest days are critical for your fitness success. Yet, making time to rest can be hard. Here’s what to do to make sure your rest days are worth it.
Know Your Recovery Strategies
Exercise is important, but recovery is also as important. How do you recover from your strenuous exercise sessions? Have a look at some of the common recovery strategies.
Create Fitness Goals the SMART way
An effective way to set goals is to use the SMART method. Which stands for goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Setting realistic goals using the SMART goal setting process can help you stick to your training plan, stay motivated, track your progress and reduce relapses.
How to Train for a Half-marathon
Training for a marathon requires patience and commitment, if you are up for the challenge here are simple guidelines to get you started.
Hill Running Workout
Up for the challenge? Increase the intensity of your workout with this simple uphill running challenge. Great for the hills in Abuja
Post-run Stretch Routine
This yoga-inspired deep cooldown stretch will relieve tightness in your lower back, hips, hamstrings, and calves. Try it for more strength and flexibility.
Ready to Run?
You are ready to start running, Here are the basic things to consider including a simple 12-week running plan you can follow.
5 Essential Tips for Improving Running Form
Here are a few tips that can help you improve your running economy and decrease your risk of injury.