Running is great exercise with many benefits. However, because it is such a repetitive movement, it can contribute to injuries if you don't also make a point to strength train on a regular basis. Besides injury prevention, strength training also …
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Sensible Nutrition for Senior Adults
Nutrition needs change as as we age. As an older adult, nutrition can affect appetite, immunity, energy, bone health, and memory. While good nutrition won't prevent the signs of aging, it can certainly help us age better. Besides just plain …
Running SAFELY in hot weather
In some areas, like here in coastal North Carolina, if we wait to run only when the weather is cool, we'd never get to run! Treadmills are nifty inventions, but indoor running won't help you become acclimated to running in heat, so if you're training …
Movement Challenge
If you've been struggling to get into a consistent fitness routine, consider simplifying things. We tend to think "it doesn't count" if we don't workout for at least a certain amount of time, or a certain number of days per week. False. Here's …
Walking: an underrated exercise
Because it's so simple, walking is an often overlooked exercise. It's a fantastic addition to any fitness routine: perfect for active recovery from more strenuous workouts, and a fabulous entry point for those new to exercise. Big bonus: it's …