Training Tips
Whoa! – Before You ‘Spring Forward’
Unless your training partner is a horse, the last word you want to come out of your mouth when you’re out running, cycling or walking is probably “Whoa!” Chances are, if you make this kind of an exclamation while you’re exercising outside, you’ve probably just encountered some man-made or natural obstacle in your path – [...]
The Right Clothes for Walking
If you’re going for a short walk around the neighborhood or taking a lunch break walk at work, wearing any kind of clothing that’s comfortable is fine — just be sure you’ve got the right shoes. If you’re planning a training walk of several miles, however, clothing becomes more important.
No matter the time of year, [...]
Sticking to Training During the Holidays
Has life gotten incredibly busy yet? Well, okay, maybe that is a stupid question. Of course, life is busy in general, but during the holiday season for most of us it gets even busier. That makes it tough to stick to training especially if you have a big event coming up soon after the New [...]
When It’s Too Hot
This summer has been a hot one so far for many places across the U.S. When it comes to training and heat, it’s important to our health that we take note. Exercising in the heat isn’t about pushing through or overcoming an obstacle. It can be a dangerous situation which isn’t worth risking your life for.
Dehydration will be [...]
Racing on the Road
Summer is a time of travel for many people and as a fitness advocate maybe you enjoy taking your exercise on road. A number of people do this by traveling to a specific destination for an event or looking up an event in a place they may be visiting.
While I haven’t yet traveled to [...]
Eating for Exercise: Fat
As we all know dietary fat has struggled to make its way into the spotlight and be recognized for its health potential. I think we’ve almost fully recovered from the fat-free phase and it is no secret that consuming an appropriate amount and type of fat is necessary for normal body function and enhanced health. [...]
Gym Class Etiquette
My husband and I went spinning at our gym a few days ago. It’s the first time we had been spinning in over 2 months. My husband and I are involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program. Instead of making a monetary donation to the society, the owner of the gym [...]
Group Training vs. Alone Time
I am always interested in how others train and succeed at achieving their fitness goals for charity events. When it comes to exercise I think it is just like anything else in life, there is no single way that satisfies every person. This is certainly true when it comes to who you choose to train [...]
Keep Your Fitness on Track During the Holidays
For many of us, this time of year can be overwhelmingly busy and stressful. Shopping, parties, cooking and baking — they can all take a toll on our training, nutrition, and general level of fitness. If you have a winter or spring event coming up, it’s critical to keep up with your training, and for [...]
Protein for Endurance Athletes
If you train for charity fitness events that focus on endurance you know that nutrition is directly related to performance. A lot of emphasis is put on carbohydrate. Athletes carb load before lengthy events, each carb-rich snacks during an event and many people associate the night before a race with a pasta dinner.
Carbohydrates are important. [...]
