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6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Buying Hiking Boots
If you choose your hiking boots carefully, you can wear the same pair for years. But tracking down the perfect pair is easier said than done. I recently purchased a new pair of hikers, and they seem promising; I'll know after I break them in!
You Asked: Why Do I Get Bit by Mosquitos More?
You're asking and I'm answering . . .
Turn Off the Treadmill and Head Outdoors
If you've been spending a lot of time on the treadmill these days and want to take it outdoors, there are a few things you can do to ease the transition. Prevention has a few simple tips for taking your indoor walk outdoors. They are:
- Protect yourself.
Summer Fit Tip: Start Slow
If you're more accustomed to running indoors on a treadmill but have decided to take advantage of the weather by running outdoors then you may want to take it slow at first. Running on a treadmill inside and running on the sidewalk outside are very different. One is not necessarily better than the other, but each requires different things from your body.
Register For Your Wedding the Healthy Way
It's never too early to get in shape for your wedding, but you also can't be blamed for thinking about the wedding gifts right off the bat. You can go the traditional route and register for home and kitchen items, or you can mix it up with some fitness-related finds, from tandem bikes to gym memberships.
I was actually surprised to find a number of online retailers that let you register for fitness-related gifts.
What Spring Activity Are You Most Looking Forward To?
Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping, bugs are buzzing, and the air smells of fresh flowers. I'm so looking forward to being outside without having to bundle up.
Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Outdoor Run With Sprints
Since the majority of you said that you prefer to exercise outdoors, I thought that this week's Get It Up (cardio workout) should take you outside and get you running.
TimeActivityRPE
00:00-05:00Warm up with a brisk walk/slow jog2-3
05:00-08:00Jog/run6-7
08:00-08:30Sprint8-9
08:30-30:00Repeat the previous two steps six times6-9
30:00-35:00Cool down with a brisk walk/slow jog2-3
Gym goers can also use this program on the treadmill, just adjust the speed accordingly. Also, if you liked this workout then be sure to check out all my great cardio workouts.
Need a Boost? Skip the Treadmill, Hit the Pavement
If you've been feeling a little down then you may want to forgo your treadmill run for an outdoor run. This is because past research found that those of us who run outdoors can be less depressed, anxious, hostile, and fatigued. Not to mention, outdoor runners feel more invigorated after than before the run.
Winter Exercise Tip: Start Your Outdoor Workout Indoors
I love running outside but when it's chilly, those first 10 minutes warming up can be brutal before your blood really gets pumping.
Next time, try starting your workout indoors before heading outside. Jog in place or do some light jumping jacks to get your heart rate up, your blood circulating, and oxygen to your muscles.
Spring Running Tip: Pepper Spray
Woman have to be careful when running alone outside. It's an unfortunate fact of life. Now that the weather is beginning to warm up, you might have that motivating itch to run outside.
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