I see them at the fitness center where I work all the time. Former runners. Some of them are clients, others are members that I chat with. I’ll say something about running and they’ll say, wistfully, “I used to run.” I don’t want that to be you (or me). That’s why you should prepare when […]
Improve Your Running with these Easy Tips
If you’re like most people, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or an advanced runner, you probably want to improve your running. Of course, that can mean different things to different people. While a beginner may just want to run a mile without walking, to another runner, “improve your running” may mean to run faster, longer, […]
5 Tips for Holding Onto Your Fitness and Running Resolutions
Yikes! It’s already mid-February. How are those fitness and running resolutions doing? After a burst of enthusiasm and determination in January, when many people make their health, weight loss and running goals, we are now aa couple of weeks into February, when, unfortunately, many of those awesome resolutions have started to slip. One of the […]
Gym Etiquette: How to Be a Responsible Gym-Goer
Most gyms are in that January rush, where millions head out with goals to get fit, lose weight, get strong, etc. The crowds are often big so it’s really important to learn a little about how to behave at the gym to keep the peace during your workouts. We have talked about how to maintain […]
Achieving Fitness Goals: 10 Tips for Joining a Gym
With the start of a new year, many people decide that it is time to start achieving fitness goals. For some, that means starting a running program, for others, it can mean joining a gym for the first time. Joining a gym can be very intimidating for new exercisers. You may feel that you are […]
10 Tips to Maintain Your Healthy Lifestyle During the Holidays
Ah, the holidays. Our favorite time of year, right? The holidays make you think of family, food, fun, celebrations, and gifts. They also make you think of overeating, no time to work out, stress, money, and exhaustion. It can be difficult to maintain your healthy lifestyle during the six weeks or so from Thanksgiving through […]
