Physical activity can be very beneficial for mental health, including depression and anxiety. However, overtraining can lower mood, as can focusing too intently on the results of training. Finding the right balance between enjoyment and striving is key. ...
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Here’s a quick question for you. Who’s generally leaner and reaches lower body fat levels, sprinters of long distance runners? Distance runners are lean, there’s no doubt about that, but they are not leaner than most sprinters. Long distance runners are simply skinnier. Becoming skinnier...
This is especially important for endurance athletes who sweat a lot during their events like triathletes and long-distance runners. Limit Alcohol Intake Alcohol dehydrates the body which can lead to fatigue and poor performance when athletes need their bodies at peak levels. It’s important for an...
From building your aerobic base to recovering from a hard run, these three cycling workouts for runners are a great way to supplement your training regimen and give your running performance a boost when your training routine is stuck in a rut. Considerations Before You Get Started While you’...
critical speed: which one is better to prescribe endurance training to recreational runners? J Strength Cond Res 37(9): 1783–1788, 2023—This study aimed to evaluate the effects of 5 weeks of training prescribed by peak running velocity obtained on the track (Vpeak_TR) and their respective ...
The Best Glute-Strengthening Exercises for Runners How to use this list: First, perform the single-leg stance test to identify a glute weakness. Then, perform the glute exercises below, demonstrated by Bradford Shreve, personal trainer in New York City. Do 2 or 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps tw...
says andrew kastor, head running coach for the asics mammoth lakes track club in california. strong, responsive legs are able to go the distance with less effort. ready to take the leap? although research on female college athletes found that adding plyometrics to a training regimen helped them...
Taking a week off is okay if you feel exhausted after your first week of training. Get back to training the next week and slowly increase the distance you covered. If you can’t run a mile when starting, try to get as close as possible and time your runs to measure your improvements....
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