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Runners & Cyclists Need Weight Training, Too

Are you a runner or a cyclist? A lot of athletes who run regularly or cycle regularly whether they are in training or not sometimes resist the idea of weight training because they get plenty of exercise when they are riding their bikes or running daily. In fact, I know one runner who regularly participates in marathons and she didn’t like the idea of weight training, until a personal trainer proved to her that weight training actually improved her endurance and running. Weight Training Adds Muscle Tissue Most cardiovascular activities, including running and cycling, are great for building heart and … Continue reading →

Too Thin? Oh Yeah

Believe it or not, there really is such a thing as too thin. It’s a little talked about issue in fitness because of the love affair with obesity. But people can be too thin. There are plenty of examples out there of men and women alike that literally can’t put on weight. They can work out. They can life weights. They can do all the right things. But they still don’t gain weight nor can they bulk up. Low weight, underweight and too thin people face health risks just as those who are overweight or obese do. More often than … Continue reading →