General Fitness

5 Ways Running Enhances Everyday Life

Running is the oldest form of free exercise and is a powerful activity that can positively impact both the mind and body. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, lacing up your running shoes and hitting the pavement can have numerous benefits that extend far beyond physical fitness. In this blog, we’ll explore five ways running can enhance your everyday life and help you achieve a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. Stress Reduction: …

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Foam Roll!

Firstly, What is foam rolling. Foam rolling is a self-massage technique that is believed to have several benefits for the muscles and connective tissues in the body. But there are also some downsides. You decide if its worth it.. When you foam roll you are releasing muscle tension, muscle fascia and knots that have formed within the muscle. Foam rolling these can be very painful as well as improve muscle efficiency, which in turn can …

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Run for your life – The benefits of running for overall longevity

What if I told you there was a pill that was proven to; This drug would be worth billions.. it would be called the miracle drug. Running is a simple sport, one foot in front of the other, repeat. No fancy equipment needed. But could it be the miracle cure for disease and longevity that we have all been looking for? When it comes to exercise we all have our different ways of moving our …

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A No-Nonsense Guide To Plyometrics for Runners

Plyometrics is the often forgotten ingredient to a good runner, it increases the body’s ability to absorb and use energy whilst running. First of all, what is plyometrics? if you’ve clicked this article you probably already know, but here’s what the dictionary says.. “A form of exercise that involves rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of the muscles, designed to increase strength and power” Proven benefits How To Start? Before jumping into big box jumps, …

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7 Psychological Tricks To Create Lasting Workout Habits

All of these habits are taken from the amazing book “Atomic Habits”, so please go and read/listen to that book after you finish this article. 1. The 2 Minute Rule. This one is about Creating habits that stick. Even if you don’t feel like it go and train/run for at least 2 minutes. It’s sounds silly but it’s better to do 2 minutes every day than 1 hour once a fortnight. More often than not …

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