I am a registered yoga teacher, and I have been practising yoga for about ten years. In this article, I explain why I love yoga. There are so many reasons – physical, mental and spiritual – to fall in love with this ancient practice. What is it about such an ancient practice that still appeals …
Trail running vs road running. Both have their place in any runner’s training plan. The thought of hitting the woods for your morning run has probably crossed your mind before. Or maybe you’re already an avid trail runner and can’t imagine hitting the concrete every day. Either way, trail running is the perfect way to …
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Incorporating tempo running into your training can improve speed. Get started with this guide to tempo running for beginners. Tempo runs are an effective way to increase your endurance and boost your speed as a runner. When I was first introduced to this type of running workout, I was skeptical. With regular training, however, tempo …
Getting that first half marathon pace right is especially important when training for a half marathon. Go out too slow at a short race, and you’ll miss out on a personal best. Go out too fast in a marathon, and you might not finish. Finding an ideal half-marathon race pace depends on your aerobic capacity, …
The best rock running songs can help you enjoy training more. I’m a runner, and I’ve always been a runner. Ever since I can remember, whenever I’m feeling happy, sad, angry, or just bored, all I have wanted to do is feel the wind through my hair and watch the scenery fly by. I love …
In this article, we cover how to pick the best music devices for running so you can get more from your next workout and leave that phone at home. If you’ve ever been stuck without your phone, MP3 player, or another music-playing device while working out, then you know all too well how much this …
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Whether you’ve recently taken up running or consider yourself a seasoned runner, you should always look for ways to improve your performance and results. These days, there are all kinds of different gear and accessories that promise to optimize your workouts; it can be difficult to weed out the “hype” from the legitimate products. Still, …
No pain, no gain…right? While it’s true that some discomfort while working out may mean that you’re pushing your body to its limits and getting stronger, you shouldn’t ignore persistent pain or discomfort while running. One of the more common complaints runners have is that over the course of their workouts, they may begin to …
Have you found yourself considering hot yoga vs regular yoga? Let’s start with defining hot yoga. Hot yoga is any kind of hatha yoga (yoga as exercise) that you do in a heated room, usually ranging from 80-105⁰F. The most common types are Bikram yoga, hot vinyasa-style yoga and hot power yoga, but it’s also …
Hot yoga refers to any kind of yoga that takes place in a hot room, usually 80-105⁰F. Since its rise to popularity in the 1970s when Bikram Choudhury created Bikram yoga, hot yoga has become a favorite of many celebrities and has come to represent a way for yogis to take their practice to the …
