Whether you’re new to the fitness world or you’ve been exercising for years, there are bound to be certain aspects about the lifestyle that you love and others that you are not as fond of. Running is either a “love it” or “hate it” sort of physical activity, but if you currently in the camp that is not a fan of running, it’s possible to change your mind.
Running is a simple, yet effective, cardio exercise that offers tons of benefits mentally, physically and emotionally. Pounding the fitness treadmill belt burns calories, helping you lose weight and tone your body. It also strengthens your heart (which is a muscle) to lower your risk of cardiovascular​-related incidents including heart attacks, strokes and heart disease. Regular fitness sessions also reduce the likelihood of other medical conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol in addition to boosting your mood through released endorphins. Not to mention, running is as much a mental activity as it is physical. Avid runners often consider running a form of therapy, allowing them time to think and enjoy much-needed solitude. Continue reading “4 ways to learn to love running!”
Now that winter is finally and officially over, it’s time to think about the newness that spring brings with this change. During those cold weather months, you may have hunkered down with comfort foods, your TV and your pet, giving little thought to hitting the home gym equipment.
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Now that spring has officially sprung, it’s time to kick your fitness routine into high gear. Just like cleaning out your closet to make it more efficient, you might want to clean up your workout plan as well. If you’ve hit a plateau, you can’t lose those pesky remaining five pounds or are beyond bored with your current regimen, mixing things up get reinvigorate your excitement and help you reach your goals.