Using race pace techniques, running pace mantras, consistent pace matching and goal pace setting to pace yourself properly when running Upping your game is difficult. One minute you can feel on form, and the next, you feel like you’re flagging. One day you beat your best time, and the next, you lose out by an[…]
Reducing hip pain through strengthening hip muscles and hip flexors too Hip strengthening exercises are some of the most important around. Think about the hull of a ship for a second; the integrity of the vessel could hardly be solidified if the hull strength was sub-parr. Your hips are of equal importance to your body.[…]
Using an ab wheel technique for an ab roller to help reduce strain on your entire body If you work hard in any training area, it’s going to take its toll. With about 700 hundred muscles across the body, that’s a lot of potential injuries. And given the sensitivity for each and everyone, with something[…]
Using lat exercises like pull up bar routines and upper body strength workouts for an overall home lat workout Lats give you wings. At least so they say. In reality, lats make you look incredibly broad, and from the front POV, they extend outwards under the armpits giving them that wing-like expression. ”Lats are the[…]
Sprinting technique, sprinting speed, hill sprints and sprinting drills… there are many ways to sprint faster When we think of all the detail that goes into running an engine, the fine mechanics, design facets and intricately connected components, we may be in awe. In fact, so much about the little things in life make a[…]
Upping your mile time with mile pace training, interval training, running routine alterations and more As somebody who engages in fitness, you should also be looking to up your game. It’s long been said that working towards goals is an absolute must, no matter the progression. From the moment your feet hit the ground, you’re[…]
Running downhill can be dangerous, so let’s learn proper downhill running form Let’s say we’ve encountered a particularly dynamic track relative to terrain. Over the course of our route, we need to run downhill multiple times but we’re a little worried about our ankles, for example. As we reach that peak, look down at the[…]
How to test for dehydration Severe dehydration may be noticeable, but not all fluid intake has an effect, let’s spot when we’re not drinking enough and help prevent dehydration Moderate dehydration may be bearable, but it can lead to a host of problems if we’re not careful. Low blood pressure, migraines… and so much more.[…]
Leg cramps, muscle cramps, idiopathic leg cramps and general muscle cramp issues – let’s try to stop them all today Ouch. Cramps. From waking up in the middle of the night to stopping short of your new PB, cramps can be a killer. Leg muscles are obviously going to be tight from running all of[…]
Protein powder, almond milk, nut butter: there’s a lot we can add to our favourite porridge, let’s find some more out now Protein powder is a godsend. We all need that extra bump throughout the day. If we’re lifting weights, then we should be consuming 1 gram of protein per pound (2.2 grams per kg) of[…]