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Get a good exercise playlist together.

08 Thursday Apr 2021

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Because a steady beat can help you run longer and more efficiently. And picking up your pace just 10% – from 140 beats per minute to 155 beats per minute – can reduce the stress on your knees! That’s because shorter steps reduce impact. You can use an app like Cruise Control Run, which will change the beat of any song on your smartphone to match your desired pace.

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Make cardio workouts better!

24 Wednesday Mar 2021

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Sometimes, it’s hard to get going when you’re doing cardio – like running or Spinning. But just give it 4 minutes. That’s about how long it takes for our cardio-respiratory system to get going – which helps us use oxygen more efficiently. Once that kicks in, you won’t be panting and gasping for air, and exercise will feel easier.

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Want to boost your brainpower?

04 Thursday Feb 2021

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Get more exercise! Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found that the oxygen-rich blood flooding the brain during exercise helps sharpen the mind. And adults who exercised regularly, regardless of age, performed better on difficult cognitive tasks compared with those who exercised less. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s 60 minutes of vigorous exercise, like running sprints, taking a brisk 10-minute walk around the block three or four times a day, or doing light resistance training in your own home.

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Walking, jogging and running boosts brain health.

05 Wednesday Aug 2020

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And not because of calories burned, or exercise intensity. It’s because of your FEET!

According to New Mexico Highlands University, each impact of the foot creates pressure waves in the arteries, boosting the blood supply, and optimizing brain function. Walking significantly boosts blood flow to the brain… and running does even more. But exercises like biking don’t have the same effect on the brain’s blood supply. So while all types of exercise are good for overall health, ones where your feet strike the ground may be best for your brain.

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You don’t need to practice yoga to center yourself and be mindful.

24 Wednesday Jun 2020

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Try this mindfulness technique, no matter what type of exercise you enjoy. It comes from trainer Nora St. John: Every 5 minutes during your run, bike ride, or rowing session – take out your earbuds or pause your workout playlist, and tune into your breathing and body movement. Make sure nothing feels off or awkward, and correct it if it does. St. John says that will help you become a more efficient exerciser and help prevent injuries.

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Running a marathon? Do this!

27 Wednesday Nov 2019

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Runners, if you have a 5K coming up – keep this in mind, from the International Journal of Sports and Nutrition: Drink 2 cups of coffee about 45 minutes before your run. It’ll increase your speed by 3%. That may not seem like much – but if you run a 5K in about 30 minutes, you’ll shave almost a minute off your time. What’s the magic in coffee that makes the difference?

The combination of caffeine and antioxidants improves blood flow, reduces feelings of pain, and improves diaphragm strength – so you can breathe easier during exertion. So drink 2 cups of coffee about 45 minutes before your run.

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It’s time to start running regularly again…

24 Tuesday Sep 2019

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…because we run FASTER in the Fall! That’s from running coach Michael Melinoitis. Because when the weather’s cooler, with less humidity, running takes less effort and there’s less resistance in dry air. So even at the same heart rate, you’ll go faster. The best weather for a run? 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit… or 10 degrees Celsius. That’s why there are more marathons in the Fall.

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Get abs of steel by doing THIS!

19 Tuesday Feb 2019

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If you want abs of steel, skip the crunches and planks, and do cardio! Yes, planks strengthen your core, but you won’t SEE that core without aerobic exercise. In fact, exercise scientists from Auburn University found people doing abs exercises for 6 weeks lost NO abdominal fat, because we can’t spot-reduce fat. But consistent aerobic exercise, like running or swimming, plus strength training and cutting calories DOES lead to weight loss, everywhere on your body, including your stomach.

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Here’s how to burn more calories on the treadmill!

04 Thursday Oct 2018

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Next time you hit the treadmill, raise the incline. Exercise physiologist Tom Holland says the “zero setting” on most machines is actually slightly downhill. He says a 1-point-zero incline will be flatter, and help you burn more calories.

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Here’s some intel for your next 5K, 10K, half marathon or full marathon:

13 Thursday Sep 2018

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Wear sunglasses. You’ll not only look cool, you’ll stop squinting and relax your face. Doing that will set off a chain reaction… and you’ll end up relaxing your neck, shoulders and upper body. That’s according to marathon running coach Andrew Kastor. He says that even a tiny bit of tension in your upper body can throw off your form, which means you won’t stride as powerfully. And tight muscles work harder and use more energy than relaxed ones – so you’ll burn out more quickly. So wear some shades and leave everyone in your dust.

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