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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…
People have been practicing yoga for thousands of years. While some poses haven’t changed, some of the yoga we practice today includes mats, music, heat, goats, and the various new styles people are practicing around the world. is changing. One style that is certainly not thousands of years old is the yoga taught at CorePower Yoga Studios across the United States (CorePower Yoga Studios is one of the nation’s largest chains of yoga studios, with locations in 23 states and Colombia). (based in a special ward). ). “[CorePower Yoga] combines an amazing physical workout with the mindfulness of yoga,” says…
Little River Springs County Park is located on County Road 248 near Branford, Florida. You can find directions here. This place is truly a gem! Admission is free to this large spring on the Suwannee River. The springs are made of limestone slabs and are surrounded by large rocks to prevent bank erosion. From the parking lot, go down the stairs to the spring. Ritter River Springs offers great snorkeling, diving, and swimming. For those who want to explore the cave, there are several deep areas around the cave, but there are also many shallow areas. There is also a…
For many of us, our calling for yoga instructor training course takes us to India. But with the plethora of options both in terms of place, type of yoga, and the school how does one take an informed decision? You can speak to your local yoga school for recommendations or talk to your friends who have already come to India for taking up the course or a vacation. If you don’t have access to either, then here are some helpful tips: 1. Have a clear purpose Your decision to come to India should be based on a good reason. For…