As we established before, the “no pain, no gain” mentality has a very fine line. Bear the pain, but don’t overuse. Push to succeed, but don’t stress over it. But there is also a fine line between preventing injuries and unhealthy habits and not pushing yourself enough to see results. In order to keep excelling and reaching fitness goals, a little discomfort while exercising is to be expected, and it’s important to know when your pain is beneficial rather than harmful. Continue reading “Pain vs. Discomfort”
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Watch Your Running Form for These Common Mistakes
Running looks easy—after all, it does come naturally to us. How hard can it be? Surprisingly, running without proper form over long distances can cause injuries and damage your body. Even if you are a runner with experience, mistakes can still be made. So when going on your daily run outdoors or on your treadmill, watch your form for these mistakes so you can improve your running technique:
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