admin on August 12th, 2009

Study Finds that Walking Is Not Enough Exercise
A study of 100 men and women who were divided into groups that walked and that used a more traditional cardio routine revealed that walking produced less than half the positive results of the cardio group.

By Mark Hoerrner
It’s not the “shot heard ’round the world” in fitness, but [...]

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admin on August 11th, 2009

So you want to run a half-marathon. Maybe you’ve already signed up. Maybe you’ve never gone further than eight or ten miles at this point and you’re a little worried. Or maybe you’re not worried, and you just want to know more about the experience. If this is you, then read on because two years [...]

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admin on August 9th, 2009

Beginners First 5k Race
A new beginner runner is a special time and may need a few tips for their first 5k. This usually stars the racing bug to many runners. All in good fun!

A one happy moment is when a runner enters their first 5k race. This is quiet an accomplishment because a green runner [...]

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So you have decided to run your first marathon, you have a training plan set up, you have routes to run, but what do you put on your feet? Do you just grab some sneakers and go? Only if your training program is limited to your driveway. Running shoes are the most [...]

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admin on August 5th, 2009

Walking for Physical Fitness
Walking is a low-impact exercise offering a number of health benefits. You can easily start walking for physical fitness and overall good health.

Walking is one of the easiest and most popular types of exercises. It is a safe, gentle and low-impact exercise that anyone can start at any time. It is a [...]

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For a beginner to train for a half-marathon, the most essential element is to establish a running base. If you can run comfortably for 4-5 miles, you can start training for a half-marathon. If you have never run before, start with training for a 5K(3.1 miles). If you can already run a 5K, then gradually [...]

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admin on August 2nd, 2009

Can Walking Really Help Me Lose Weight?
Walking is a great way to stay in shape, but can it actually help you lose weight? We take a look at what it takes to lose weight by walking.

The most successful weight loss programs combine eating right with some form of exercise. One of the easiest types of [...]

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admin on July 31st, 2009

I have run 15 marathons and finding the perfect pace has always been a problem. I believe that I have a formula for marathon pacing that works. I will explain how to calculate your pace using a heart rate monitor.
The major problem running marathons for me has always been starting out either too fast or [...]

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Four Easy Walking Directions Tips: Walk to Lose Weight
Almost all of us hate exercise! Don’t we? Here are four tips to make getting exercise each day quite painless! People walking to lose weight should read this article.

If you are as old as myself I am sure you remember the old song, “Little Things Mean A [...]

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admin on July 27th, 2009

There are dozens half marathon training programs out there. I hope you’ve landed here because you’re thinking of running one! The half marathon is an excellent, long distance running event - well, I consider it a long distance event. It takes a lot of work and training to run 13.1 miles!
A quick search on your [...]

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