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

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?
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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