Category Archives: Cardiovascular

Want to Run a 5k?

Want to run a 5K? Not that long ago, about two or so years, I wanted to do something I had not done before- run a 5k! I had some friends who have done them recently and my mom did some races when I was a kid. Running a timed course seemed like a great experience and a rewarding one too. To get started on a jogging program, I did some research online. I looked into what shoes to wear, where I could jog nearby, what to eat or not to eat before and after you run, and other tips. … Continue reading →

The 10% Rule for Running Doesn’t Prevent Injuries

Have you heard of the “10 percent rule” when it comes to running? It’s unclear as to who came up with it and when, but it is a way to help reduce the risk of injury for runners. The way it works is that you should increase your mileage to no more than 10% each week. There is no specific starting point so that is up to you. But let’s say you are running 20 minutes a day. After one week you should increase that time by 10%. This is a way for runners to safely increase the distance they … Continue reading →

The Importance of Cardio

Cardio is important because it helps to burn calories. Unlike weightlifting which is designed to build muscle, cardio works off those excess calories. This is why you need to implement cardio into your fitness routine if you want to shed some weight. Cardio exercises are those kinds that get you moving. This can include running, walking, biking or dancing. Some sports such as golf, tennis or racquetball are great cardio workouts. Getting in some cardio everyday is the most beneficial to your fitness routine. If you put some variety into your cardio, you won’t become quickly bored. The morning is … Continue reading →

Walking As Therapy

While walking can be a fun, enjoyable activity it can also be therapeutic. There are times when I walk that I really want company, whether it to be my husband or my children. Other times I just want to listen to my iPod. But then there are times where I need it for therapy. I think the best time to walk is after you have experienced a bad day. This is a great way to “walk things off” in a healthy manner. Instead of turning to that bag of salty chips or chocolaty ice cream, use that time of walking … Continue reading →

How to Make Walking a Fun Activity

I don’t know that I exactly have attention deficit disorder but I am definitely one of those types of people that likes to multi-task. Doing just one thing is usually not enough for me. I have to be doing two things at once. So when it comes to walking, I can find it to be a very boring activity. Overall I enjoy walking but if I am just walking and doing nothing else, I get quickly bored. Music on my iPod is a nice distraction but even that can become tedious. One of the ways to make walking a more … Continue reading →

Doing the Jitterbug

This is not actually about doing the Jitterbug because I am not even sure how to do it. This concerns dancing, any kind of dancing just as long as you keep on moving to the music. You actually do not even need to have music if you have a good imagination. You can just hum along or remember the tune, as it plays in your head. Dancing is a great way to get in shape and stay in shape. It is easy. It requires no equipment. It burns calories. It burns about 340 calories in an hour. Granted, you might … Continue reading →

Mall Walking for Fitness

I’m always looking for new and fun ways to stay fit. Mall walking is a great way to keep fit. If you live anywhere near one you might try walking the mall for an hour everyday. I don’t know about you but I get bored very easily when I am walking. I always change up my walking routine so that I don’t have to look at the same scenery over and over again. Mall walking gives you the opportunity to see new things. One of the benefits to mall walking is that you can enjoy other activities at the same … Continue reading →

Running in the Dark: Be Noticed!

Like many people with busy schedules, running in the very early morning hours or after nightfall seem to be a convenient time for me to run. Mine is now grown, but I remember the days when the house was silent and I would get up to fit my morning exercise in. There was something very special about that time of day. There was nobody asking me things and I got a chance to do a lot of thinking without any interruptions. I had my cup of coffee in silence and it gave me a chance to “get my head together”. … Continue reading →

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon

Attention! Attention! Calling all marathon enthusiasts! Is anyone up for a challenge?!! Come and join the marathon runners at this very special event that is part of this area’s tradition! The Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon is one of the oldest marathons in the Midwest, USA. This will mark its 33rd year in a row of this highly popular marathon that involves thousands of running athletes. The Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon 10K & Rite Aid Cleveland 5K will take place on May 15th and 16th, 2010 at St. Clair Avenue and 9th Street. The Cleveland Marathon Expo will take … Continue reading →