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Getting Started Running

September 27, 2007 by Kristen King  
Filed under Women's Health

Getting Started Running

Thanks to That’s Fit for highlighting this great list of the top 10 questions beginning runners ask (along with the answers, of course!) over at Complete Running Network:

How long should my first runs be?
What should I do if I can’t run non-stop for 15 minutes?
How often should I run?
How far should my runs be?
I’m afraid I won’t be able to stick with the plan – how do I stay motivated?
How do I know if I’m running correctly?
Should I stretch?
Should I change how I eat now that I’m running?
I am taking up running to lose weight – how much can I …read more

Is Your Workout Well Rounded?

September 10, 2007 by Kristen King  
Filed under Women's Health

Is Your Workout Well Rounded?

Are you getting the best results out of your workout time? Incorporate these four elements to ensure maximum health benefits from your fitness routine:

Aerobic fitness
Muscular fitness
Stretching
Core stability

Read more about each of these important areas in a new article from the Mayo Clinic.
What areas will you beef up?
Contents © Copyright 2007 Kristen King

What Your Workout Program MIGHT Be Missing…

August 14, 2006 by Heather R.  
Filed under Women's Health

What Your Workout Program MIGHT Be Missing…

If you’re trying to be consistent with a daily fitness program, and you’re not seeing results, maybe you’re missing one of the important aspects. Your exercise program should contain three components:

Warm-up/ Cool-down Stretching
Aerobic  — something to get your heart rate up for at least 20 minutes
Resistance Training (Weights)

The reason why I sound like such a know-it-all today is because I just watched a video on it, which you can watch here as well. I agree. It’s tempting to skip one of these parts — like walk/jog, but never lift weights. Well, that’s so 80ish. We’ve learned way more than we …read more


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