We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help!
The weather is getting nice and you may have been bitten by the “run bug.” To make the transition from indoor runs to the great outdoors seamless and safe, I compiled a list of my top five tricks to get the most out of your outdoor run. [...]
You want to love running, you do, but every time you head out for a run, you end up hating it even more. Check out some of the most common complaints below, and find out how you can turn your relationship with running around for the better.
“My Knee, My Back, My Feet – Everything Hurts”
Pounding the pavement is not easy on the body, and one reason for aches and pains is poor running form. [...]
FitSugar reader spacekatgal shared this inspiring story of how she dropped those last five pounds during her weight-loss journey. She posted her tip in the RunningSugar community group.
Hey everybody. I realize this doesn’t fall under, “Overshare,” but I used to be amazingly overweight – 268 pounds, in fact. [...]
With work and family responsibilities, and feeling drained in the evening from a long, busy day, often the only time you can squeeze in your workout is to set your alarm for four, five, or six in morning to sweat it out then. Early morning workouts are a great way to start the day and relieve any pre-work stress. [...]
Running up hills is tough, which is why many runners avoid them as much as cotton socks. Incorporating hills into your runs is the best way to increase your speed, build your endurance, and tone your lower body – something running on the flats just won’t do. [...]
Springtime running can be perfect – the weather’s not too hot, the air is fresh, and the scenery is amazing. But sometimes the elements can get the best of us. That’s where lightweight, weather-resistant running jackets come in. Breezy enough to not weigh you down (and help keep you sweat-free) but tough enough to withstand wind and rain, here are a few of our favorite lightweight running jackets. [...]
Even with money to spend on exclusive gyms and in-demand trainers, some celebs still choose running. And we’re talking serious running. See what some of Hollywood’s leading ladies have to say about the old-school cardio workout they love, from running every single day to finishing marathons. [...]
With last week’s Boston Marathon kicking off marathon season, there’s been a lot of talk about how to tackle long-distance runs and how to recover from an endurance run once it’s over. All great advice, but for many of us, a 30- to 40-minute run is all we want to handle. For all you short-distance runners out there, here’s a list of things to never do during your workout. [...]
Running a marathon may be on your bucket list of things to do. However, since finishing 26.2 miles still seems daunting, you’ve put off registering for a race. To help inspire you, we talked to seven everyday - but in no way, ordinary – women who were running in this year’s Boston Marathon. [...]
Running is all about stepping one foot in front of the other. Sounds easy enough, right? But if your running form is incorrect, you’ll end up with aches, strains, and injuries that could prevent you from lacing up your sneaks at all. Make sure to avoid these running-form mistakes the next time you hit the treadmill, trail, or pavement. [...]
