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Running is a fun way to help people lose weight. However, before you lace up those shoe laces be warned, you can get hurt from running. Experts say there are common mistakes people make when they are running outside or even at the gym…

Check out the complete article here: Top 10 Running Mistakes to Avoid

Regular cardio exercise is vital for healthy aging. But it can be pretty boring sometime with the same old treadmill and exercycle. The solution is simple ? Dancing. Dancing can be a great way to have fun, start your blood pumping and get your body in shape…

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Many people realize that riding a bicycle instead of driving a car saves the noise, stinks, and congestion of the internal combustion engine. Whether for short workouts through the neighborhood, quick trips to the store or commuting to work, having the right bike accessories can enhance your riding comfort and your safety…

Check out the complete article here: Essential Bike Gear and Accessories

The area of Fitness is one surrounded by terminology. Much of it based on science and fact, yet as in most areas it has it’s fair share of marketing jargon. Here we have outlined many of the terms and concepts you may come across and explain them for what they are…

Check out the complete article here: Learn the Fitness Lingo

Everyone would love a fancy gym at home with all the expensive equipments. As nice as it sounds, it just isn’t an option for most people. But, you can exercise at home without equipment and still get an effective workout. Here are a few ideas for how to stay in shape without expensive equipment…

Check out the complete article here: How to Get Fit at Home?

Running is a very addictive sport. It is a sport that first people dislike to get into but once they start the activity they just never want to look back. A common question that all runners face is, “How can I run better? With less effort? With fewer injuries?” Simple. Proper running form and better Stride…

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Sometimes it’s easy to get so caught up in lifting that you forget to do what comes naturally, like breathe. Many of us, though remember to breathe but do it incorrectly. However, proper and correct breathing is the next most important function, the first being the right technique to do the exercise…

Check out the complete article here: Proper Breathing Technique for Weight Lifting

If you are running your first marathon then your mind would be full of questions. The only trouble is there is no definitive guide to help you with the same. And the internet, well that’s just overloaded with information. So here is a definitive guide to help you with your last minute marathon preparation…

Check out the complete article here: Tips for a Day Before, During and After Marathon

Pre-marathon training is as important a part of the equation as the marathon itself. As you taper your activity in the week before the marathon, you should maintain a firm balance between your eating and training to be well prepared at the starting line…

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Generally, it takes a minimum of two to three weeks for the body to recover from the strain of running 42 kilometers. Return too quickly and you increase your risk of injury. Complete marathon recovery depends on the intensity of your race performance…

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When it comes to shoes for running, the choices are overwhelming. But the bottom-line is simple: Shoes should fit well and be comfortable. The right shoes offer both support and flexibility precisely where you need it. They help in keeping your feet in healthy positions and absorbing shock. So which is the right one for you?…

Check out the complete article here: Choosing the Right Running Shoes

Beginners always have a misconception that running in winter is bad for their health. In a way, Yes if the temperature outside is so low that you risk frostbite. Otherwise it is perfectly fine to run in winter. Of course you need to take care of certain things before you actually head out…

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Knowing about nutrition and eating right is an important part of running. What you eat can have a dramatic effect on your running performance, so it is very worthwhile to devote some thought to what you put into your body when you are expecting it to perform well…

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Circuit training is a great way to combine cardio and strength if you’re short on time. Each exercise in the circuit is done for the specified amount of time (or as long as you can safely do so) and then you move on to the next exercise…

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If you run and have pain in the front of your knee then you may not be surprised to learn that you have the condition known as runner’s knee. Or to give it a posh latin name “Chondromalacia of the patella”, which roughly translates as “chronic malady of the kneecap”…

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Cycling is beautifully simple. Basically, we pedal and keep the bike heading in the right direction. Because pedaling is such an intrinsic part of cycling, it is important to optimize and perfect our pedaling action. Especially for beginners it is important to work on our pedal action…

Check out the complete article here: Cycling Cadence

Long distance running is a thing of beauty: The graceful stride, the sheer power in motion, not to mention the lean and muscular pistons that are a long distance runner’s legs. If you are a long distance runner, running half-marathons, marathons, or even longer races, here are some tips to make your runs more rewarding…

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The common definition of strength is “the ability to exert a force against a resistance”. However, the strength needed for a sprinter to explode from the blocks is different to the strength needed by a weight lifter to lift a 200kg barbell. This implies that there are different types of strength…

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Everybody knows through exercising in a gym you can firm up the body and skin. Naturally, the same is true about the muscles in the face and neck. As your muscles and connective tissue tone, your skin tightens up and becomes more resilient and elastic as well…

Check out the complete article here: Facial Exercises to Tone and Lift Your Face

Among all the fitness questions, some are perennial favorites. Like this one: Which is better for scorching up calories: cardio workouts or weight training? The short answer is you need to do both…

Check out the complete article here: Cardio vs. Strength Training