Keeping regular cardio-based workout sessions in your schedule is fantastic for your overall health and well-being. However, if you’ve ever experienced a knee injury, have arthritis, or if your knee joints are simply suffering from overuse, then you’ll know that running and … [Read more...] about Bad knees? Here are 5 cardio alternatives that are gentler than running
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Woman completes 104 marathons in 104 days, smashing world records
Last month, the South African amputee athlete Jacky Hunt-Broersma achieved her goal of completing 104 marathons in 104 days, setting an unofficial world record. After losing her left lower leg in 2001 to Ewing sarcoma - a rare form of cancer that affects the tissue around the … [Read more...] about Woman completes 104 marathons in 104 days, smashing world records
Just 10 minutes of jogging is enough to improve your mental health
As little as 10 minutes of moderate jogging is enough to boost mood and brain activity. These are the findings of the latest study exploring the relationship between physical activity and mental health. Previous studies have primarily focused on cycling and its effects on our … [Read more...] about Just 10 minutes of jogging is enough to improve your mental health
9 Running mistakes to avoid when you’re first starting
Running is a great cardiovascular workout, but launching into a running routine requires some preparation to avoid injury and frustration. Here are nine common pitfalls of beginner runners and how to avoid them. Running is your only workout Running is great for you, but it … [Read more...] about 9 Running mistakes to avoid when you’re first starting
Fitness app offers free running safety feature to all users
A 2019 Runner’s World survey found that 84 percent of women have experienced “some kind of harassment that left them feeling unsafe” while running outdoors. To address the issue of running safety, popular fitness tracking app Strava is making their location-sharing feature free … [Read more...] about Fitness app offers free running safety feature to all users