Topic: jogging

What Happens To Your Body When You Run, Sprint and Jog

What Happens To Your Body When You Run, Sprint and Jog

We’ve heard from trainers that a slow, 30 minute jog isn’t an effective workout; we’ve also seen spreadsheets and charts describing 30-minute workouts that involve sprinting, jogging, and even short walks. So what really happens to your body when you run long vs. short distances, at a slow or fast pace? To find out, we asked Derek Peruo , a personal trainer at Peak Performance in New York City who writes and consults for magazines like Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, and Men’s Health. We asked him about everything from calorie-burning to metabolism—and even things like V02 max, muscle building, and the elusive runner’s high. More »

Afternoon Links: Runners Live Longer

Afternoon Links: Runners Live Longer
• If runners look a little smug, it’s because they already knew what science has confirmed: that they live longer (HealthDay)

• What, our Kentucky Derby recipes weren’t boozy enough? Ok, here are more cocktails for the weekend (YourTango)

• Most people think women are “lazy” and skinny ones are “bitchy,” according a Glamour magazine survey (HuffPost Women)

• Have trouble sticking to just one piece of pizza? Check out this cool, single-slice set of dishes (The Frisky)

• Need new tunes to hit the trail with this weekend? Here’s a free playlist for your listening pleasure (SELF)

• In addition to cleaning with vodka, you can also wash your hair, cook rice, or marinate meat with beer (Greatist)