Night Running Safety
Ways to Stay Safe When Running at Night As the fall months roll around and days get shorter, your after-work run scenery may go quickly from sherbet-colored sunset to pitch black dark. There’s no need to stay inside all fall and winter long, but there are some safety tips you should know if you’ll be […]
Preventing Sports Injuries
It is estimated that over 15 million sports injuries occur each year in the U.S. Of these injuries, 12 million occur among those aged 5-22 with the balance (for the most part) accounted for by adults 22-40.* While sports injuries are often out of our control, the good news is a large number of sports […]
5 Paths to Fitness Success
If working out doesn’t rank high on your list of favorite things, you’re not alone. Many people start out with great intentions, but eventually lose the motivation it takes to stick to a healthy, regimented fitness routine. If you ask fitness experts, they will tell you that setting simple, attainable goals is the secret to staying on track. […]
Your Well-Rounded Workout
5 Elements of the Perfect Exercise Regimen It’s good to work hard, but why not work smart, too? If your workout plan isn’t well-rounded, your exercise may be inefficient, uneven, or even harmful. Read on for help in setting good goals and planning and executing your own custom, well-rounded workout. Full PDF here. #1. Cardio Elevating your heart rate is vital for […]
Get the Most out of Your Workout
A safe, productive trip to the gym takes brains just as much as brawn. We asked Teresa Wade at Sports Barn for some tips on how to get the most out of your workout. Don’t miss this expert advice! Full PDF here. Hydrate: Hydration keeps your body flushing out toxins while you work out. Drink water on […]
Rules of Choosing the Right Running Shoes
Start Your Running Journey Off on the Right Foot Shopping for running shoes can be daunting. We asked Chad Varga from Front Runner Athletics to give us some tips on how to choose the right pair. As it turns out, it’s more about knowing your feet than knowing the shoes. Rule 1: Find a good shoe salesperson. […]
Focused on Flexibility
Improving Overall Fitness and Well-Being As our bodies get older, our flexibility decreases due to joint stiffness and pain caused by arthritis and inflammation. Many accept this as a natural process of aging and adjust their lifestyles to their physical limitations. But if you get up, move, and stretch on a regular basis, you can […]
Weight Lifting 101
Lifting weights tones and builds muscle and strengthens bones. But if you don’t follow proper techniques it can be both ineffective and dangerous, causing injuries and preventing you from getting the greatest gains in muscle building, stamina, and strength. Follow these tips to get the most out of your workout while staying safe. Full PDF here. […]
Cross Training Benefits
Benefits of Mixing-Up Your Exercise Routine Keep exercise boredom at bay. And if you’re not bored, you’ll be far more likely to keep up the work outs. Cross training can also give you more flexibility (if the pool is closed, you can go for a run). Significantly reduce your risk of injury. With cross training, […]
Creating a Fitness Plan
10 Tips for Creating a Fitness Plan Since there’s more to getting in shape than lifting heavy things and running in circles, we asked trainer Justin Tate from Fitness Together for some tips. Listen up beginners! His advice can jumpstart you on a path to total fitness—and help you steer clear of some classic rookie […]
