Jul 02, 2009 -
Running isn't for everyone. While it makes me feel amazing, it's not so easy on the joints, which prevents some people from enjoying this form of cardio. If an injury has you searching for an alternative that provides similar physical benefits to running, celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak has a wonderfully grueling substitute.
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Jun 30, 2009 -
When your mom told you stand up straight, you probably had no idea that she was also helping your running technique. Running efficiently and pain free has a lot to do with your posture. Keep your head in line with your spine, your shoulders relaxed, and your torso over your hips.
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Jun 29, 2009 -
Walking and running are great workouts for your heart and lower body, and they're also free. So take advantage of the warmer weather and make your workouts even more challenging and workout at the beach. Walking or running on sand burns about 30 percent more calories than you would on a harder surface such as asphalt.
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Jun 26, 2009 -
Dear Fit,
I'm trying to lose weight, so cardio has become a part of my weekly routine. When it was cooler out, I had no problem jogging 30 minutes, about four times a week. I live where the temps are in the 80s and 90s right now with a considerable amount of humidity, and it's been brutal jogging.
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Jun 25, 2009 -
After doing a sprint interval workout, my running buddy complained that sprinting often made her low back feel tight. I had a notion that her psoas might be tight. This muscle is a major hip flexor and it attaches to the low spinal vertebrae.
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Jun 25, 2009 -
July Fourth is just around the corner, and you can celebrate the day with more than just a barbecue and some sparklers. You can run. There are a bunch of Independence Day races all over our fair nation, so you can get some exercise while showing some patriotic pride.
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Jun 24, 2009 -
If running is your main form of cardio, then you probably either run on a treadmill, the sidewalk or pavement, a trail, or an elliptical. Not too many people run on tracks because they say it's boring to run around in circles, but here are some reasons you may want to hit a track next time you slip on your sneaks.
The surface is spongy and forgiving, so it's great for knees and other joints.
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Jun 23, 2009 -
Dear Fit,
I have been running for two years, consistently 30-minute runs, three mornings a week. A friend of mine who's training for a half marathon convinced me to sign up too, and I'm really excited about my first race. It's in the Fall, but I've already started training, and have been increasing my runs to an hour.
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Jun 21, 2009 -
OK FitSugar users, this fellow reader needs your advice with a sticky exercise situation.
Dear Fit,
I recently moved from the city to a new house in the suburbs, and was excited to run in my calm, safe neighborhood. There are tons of quiet streets, hills, and even woodsy trails, so I never get bored.
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We have seen a many photos recently of Reese Witherspoon playing softball, and it looks like she will be running in her upcoming film, too.
It's nice to have a job that keeps you active. It also looks Reese is midfoot striker, which is good running technique.