If you are one of the millions of Americans who have a desk job, you know the negative health effects that sitting for the entire day can have on the body. Not only do desk job workers have a high rate of injuries such as back problems and neck strain, but sitting motionless for hours […]
Does Running Damage Your Teeth?
One of the primary reasons for running is that it is good for your health. Running helps people lose weight, fight heart disease, and relieve stress. However, running can also have a hidden negative effect on one of the most important parts of your body: Your teeth. One of the best defenses against tooth decay […]
The Benefits of Warming Up
It may sound counterintuitive, but the best way to run fast before a race or workout is to jog 5-10 minutes about 30-45 minutes before the race or workout starts. Don’t worry, warming up will not make you tired; in fact, it is an essential part of ensuring that you run to the best of […]
What Causes Muscle Cramps?
It’s a few hours after a hard track workout. You are sitting down for an nice relaxing dinner when, all of a sudden, you feel a twinge in your left hamstring. You try to ignore this strange sensation, but soon your muscle is in an all-out spasm. You immediately stand up and try to walk/stretch […]
Training with a Heart Rate Monitor
One of the best training tools for runners is the heart rate monitor. The reason that these devices are so useful is because it is nearly impossible for a runner to know his or her proper training pace. Running too fast on training runs can lead to over-training and injuries, whereas running too slow will […]
Running Fast with Compression Socks
Runners are always looking for every possible advantage. If someone told us that we could wear a certain article of clothing to run faster, we’d put it on in a heartbeat. Some elite runners appear to be doing just that by wearing compression socks in workouts and races. Compression socks are long, elastic socks that […]
