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Fit Tip: Change Up the Surface You Run On
If your main form of cardio is running, it's important to mix up both the distance and pace you run at. FitSugar reader cmd0610 also reminded me that another thing you want to switch up is the surface you run on.
Since different surfaces are more forgiving than others, they offer different challenges to our muscles.
Which Running Surface Do You Prefer?
When it comes to walking or running, dirt trails are top on my list. I love that the surface is more forgiving on my joints, but I also love conquering the hills, and dodging rocks, sticks, and holes — it makes my workout feel like one huge obstacle course. I also prefer running in the woods because nothing compares to the tranquility of the trees.
Taking it To the Streets After Running On a Treadmill
It is that time of year when folks move their workouts outside since the weather is so dang nice. If you have been running indoors on a treadmilll and are looking to move your runs outside there are a few things to take into consideration.
- The surface of the treadmill is more forgiving to your joints so suddenly shifting all your runs outside can be jarring to your ankles, knees and hips.
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On the Surface of Things: Where to Run
While running on the sidewalk offers some serious safety features, like no cars, Cool Running has ranked it as the worst surface for running. Rock-hard concrete is hard on your joints since it provides zero shock absorption. Ideally, we should all run on grass or dirt trails, which are more gentle on our joints.
Ankle Safety When Running on Soft Surfaces
If you've been taking your jogs outside now that the weather is turning warm, you may be encountering running on softer surfaces (grass, sand, uneven trails, etc). This is great because it adds variation to your workout, which means your muscles are working in new ways but there is a darker side to running on softer surfaces...
Running on soft surfaces can be easy on the knees, but can wreak havoc on the ankles.
On The Surface of Things: Where to Run
Cool Running, the web site that brought you the ever popular Couch to 5K running program, has rated running surfaces. Why? In an attempt to help keep runners free of injuries - that's why.
Fit Tip: Keep Wipes in Your Mat Bag
When I envision practicing yoga, I think of deep breathing, calmness, melting tension, and an open body and mind. All those good things can quickly turn bad if you lower your face to your mat in Child's Pose and get a whiff of funkiness. Then when you realize the horrid aroma is emanating from your own mat, you may want to roll it up and head out the door.
Go Naked and Wipe Up Germs
I am not always a germ-a-phone, really I'm not. However, when it comes to certain things I can't help but get a little nervous about the germs lurking on their surfaces.
Take gym equipment for example, and I am talking about a regular gym - not a naked gym.
Gear Review: Nike ACG Wildedge GTX Shoe
I'm a big fan of Nike's All Condition Gear (ACG) line. If you're into climbing, hiking, or trail running, this shoe line has something for you. When at the Nike store recently, I noticed that my Wildedge approach shoes are now on sale.
Ease Sore Muscles With a Tennis Ball
Getting a massage is not always an affordable option to relieve sore muscles. I use The Stick at home but when I'm on the go it's not something I can take with me. Because of its size, a tennis ball provides on the spot muscle relief wherever you are.
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