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There’s a science to choosing the perfect energy supply to help you fly through your race day miles. We tapped some top pros to make it simple. 1- The Day Before a Long Run or Race Drink up: To hit your ideal hydration level, use this rule of thumb from Mitzi Dulan, R.D., a sports nutritionist in Kansas City, Missouri: Divide your weight in pounds by two to determine the number of ounces of water you should drink daily. (For a 140-pound woman, that’s 70 ounces, or roughly nine cups.) Going longer than 10K the next day? Take in extra…
Conquer the open water. Master the bike and the run. We’ve got everything you need to finish your sprint triathlon feeling strong and confident. 10 Weeks to Your First Sprint Triathlon You’ve signed up for a race — now it’s time to get down to business. Laura Cozik, a triathlon coach and the founder of the all-woman Team Lipstick in New York City, makes it simple with this beginner-friendly plan, which gets you in shape to complete a sprint tri (typically a 750-meter [half-mile] swim, a 20-kilometer [12.4-mile] bike ride, and a 5K [3.1-mile] run). Her program includes five days…
Running in superplush sneaks may baby your feet, but they give your legs a beating, experts say. “When you have cushioning in the heel, you tend to land on your heel because it’s comfortable to do so. This strike increases the force of the impact on your body,” says Irene Davis, PhD, the director of Harvard Medical School’s Spaulding National Running Center. To keep you on (the balls of) your feet, try Davis’s simple steps to going low-foam in a more minimal running shoes. Lose your shoes. To nudge yourself into the right strike zone — mid to forefoot rather…
When you’re new to the running game, there are a lot of questions swirling around running tips for better results, training, and what’s the best food to eat. So now that your entry fee is paid and your schedule is set,it’s time to get to the nitty gritty. We tapped our team of running bloggers, editors, and more to chime in on everything you need to get to that starting line feeling like a boss—and to show yourself what you’re really made of. Your First Race First things first: Evaluate—honestly—what level of training your body is ready for right now.…
Mix these simple running workouts with your regular loops to transform your fitness level “without the monotony and fatigue of longer, steady sessions,” says Josh Maio, the head coach for Gotham City Runners in New York City, who designed them exclusively for FITNESS. Get ready to start your engines. 1- Boost Your Speed: Fartlek Run Fartlek, which means “speed play” in Swedish, is a training method that builds your aerobic power as you push your pace occasionally (think 90 percent effort), then drop back to a conversational clip. Try it: On your next run, warm up at an easy pace…
Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night and having trouble falling asleep? If so, there is easy yoga poses before bed may be the missing part of your pre-bedtime routine. The right yoga poses, packed with stretching, mindfulness, and relaxation, can help prepare your body and mind for sleep. Yoga is not only an excellent form of exercise due to its excellent balance between breathing and movement, but it also has the unique power to relax the body and calm the mind. When you combine all these factors, you’ll feel more relaxed and ready for sleep when your…
Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like sweating, massaging, deep breathing, and feeling great. These yoga poses for 2 person help you do all of those things. Try them both ways, in order, switching who’s partner 1 and who’s partner 2. Get ready to open up (literally and figuratively), put your bodies all over each other, take some deep breaths, and feel awesome. Seated Shoulder Opening Twist Sit back-to-back in a comfortable cross-legged position. Both partners reach arms out to sides, palms facing away, arms parallel to the floor. Taller partner takes hands over, shorter partner hands under; press palms together.…
Ever look at those super-bendy Instagram yogis and think, nah, my body can’t do that? Think again—these seven yoga poses will help you lengthen your body and feel more limber. Yes, You Can Be More Flexible! Always wanted to do wheel pose with ease? Frustrated that forward bends are so difficult and don’t know why? (Hint: Every forward bend is a back bend in disguise!) Improving back flexibility is the most often requested routine I get—whether it’s in a class, a private session, through Facebook, though Instagram, or through my website. Everyone seems to want a more flexible back. This is…
My Yoga Essentials was born from a yoga enthusiast’s desire to share his passion for yoga with the people of Lebanon and provide the Lebanese yoga community with high-quality, hand-picked yoga essentials to enrich their yoga experience and yoga journey. Providing everything a yogi needs (yoga mats, yoga wear, incense sticks, etc.), My Yoga Essentials is proud to provide high-quality, sustainable and eco-friendly products to the yoga community in Lebanon. Our goal is to be the region’s top provider of yoga essentials, enabling you to support your health, evolve your yoga practice, and provide you with the essential tools to…
You may find that you still are gaining weight no matter how hard you have exercised and dieted and probably what you need is a review of some of the easy weight loss tips. We live in such a busy world, with so much to do and such a little time to do it. Therefore, we probably need the easiest route to weight loss. Here are some of the easy things you can do. Low calorie intake – You actually do not have an option. If you are trying to lose weight you must keep off high calorie foods such…