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Creating a Challenging Workout Routine

Now that I am training for another marathon I am back to running 30-36 miles per week. However, I could (and should) be running more miles per day in less time. That’s my challenge for the fall and winter (the marathon is next spring). The author of the training guide that I followed for my previous marathons is quick to point out that challenging yourself is extremely motivating. He’s right. After all, anyone who exercises on a regular basis knows when a routine is too easy. The challenge comes in pushing yourself to the next level instead of being satisfied … Continue reading →

Healthy Workout Tips

Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips to boost your energy, boost your calorie burn, and love your workouts more. Change your shoes. The usual advice on replacing your sneakers is to pick up a new pair every 400 miles or so. But if your activities aren’t measured in mileage, what do you do? Try to replace your sneakers after 150 hours of activity — that’s every five months if you wear your sneakers for an hour every day. They may still look new at that point, but the important internal cushioning may … Continue reading →

Be More Flexible With Your Time

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It can be hard when you are trying to develop a fitness schedule to know how much rest is enough and how much rest is too much. In fact, if you read a lot of our blogs here, we offer a variety of different advice because different things work for different people. Another important reason to be flexible about your time and your workout is because sometimes, the more intense the workout, the more recovery time you need. Understanding Recovery Time Recovery time is the time that begins after your workout and lasts until your next workout. Recovery time is … Continue reading →

Did you work out this morning?

Exercising in the morning is best according to many exercise physiologists. Exercising in the morning elevates your metabolism and it keeps it elevated throughout the day and helps you to burn more calories. A morning workout can energize you and give you more of a boost to your day than any cup of coffee. When you work out in the morning, you can regulate your appetite and skip the sugary breakfasts. Regular exercise every morning can have you waking up with a bounce to your step and you won’t be fighting drowsiness or fatigue upon opening your eyes in the … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Stick to Your Workout

When it comes to sticking to your workout, I’m all to familiar with how easy it is to fall off the horse. What’s harder than sticking to your workout? Getting back into the routine after falling out of it. The following five ways are how I stick to my workout. Try one or all to help you achieve your goals. 1. Set goals and make the something you can achieve daily, weekly and monthly. Since workouts pay off in the long run, it’s important to have recognizable daily goals so you can feel good about meeting them. When I was … Continue reading →