SharesEver since I started running, I have heard from and spoke with fellow runners who are all curious about one common question; does running increase height? A lot of people believe that you cannot grow taller once you are over 22 years or so. The truth is that you can … Read more
Why Does My Throat Hurt After Running?Running is one of the most common and effective form of exercising. When you run, you activate most of your muscles and cardio vascular organs. In fact, it is the best form of cardio vascular exercise as it makes you breathe faster and more deeply.Unfortunately, … Read more
Bloating after running is an uncomfortable feeling, but it is a common occurrence among distance runners. Bloating can happen to someone who is new to running, returning from a hiatus, or increasing training intensity. Exercise is a stressful activity for the body, and here is the process of how the body … Read more
SharesFrom baseball to basketball and football to even golf, we see compression arm sleeves almost everywhere. We have seen well-known athletes like Derek Jeter, LeBron James and other popular sports person using these arm sleeves on the court and field. All this heightens our curiosity, and we are compelled to … Read more
There are several pain killers and joint supplements you can take to relieve joint and muscle pains. The effect is usually not immediate. You have to wait a few minutes for the body to absorb the active ingredient.That’s not helpful when you are out on the track during a workout … Read more
Hot yoga, also known as Bikram yoga, is a practice of yoga conducted in a humid room, and the studio is typically heated to 105 degrees fahrenheit. Many types of athletes can benefit from hot yoga, especially runners. This article goes over the benefits of hot yoga as well as … Read more
Throughout your training, cross training, competing, and racing, there will be numerous days where your muscles, tendons, or joints are aching. Before anything, it is important to really listen to your body.If there is something that is too painful to continue training or running on at all then you might … Read more
For those that might not know, insoles are pieces of material inserted into your shoe for extra comfort. They play a vital role in making a shoe comfortable if they happen to be too big or too tight. The idea is that any empty space between your foot and the shoe can be … Read more
When walking, what hits the ground first is your heel. This part of your foot takes the impact of full force and the shock that results from bearing your weight while walking, sometimes leading to sore heel pain.Heel pain often emerge overnight, and worsen or reappear when engaging in prolonged … Read more
4Shares4We all know that running is a great way to keep yourself active and fit but like every other strenuous activity, it can cause long-term damage to your body, especially your knees. Research in this area is still in its infant stages however certain supplements such as fish oil and … Read more