Plyometrics are exercise involving repeated rapid stretching and contracting of muscles (as by jumping and rebounding) to increase muscle power. Plyos can be tough and tiring but don’t shy away from them. They’re a good way to increase: your explosive … Continue reading
Are you in a rut? It’s easy to get into a habit of running the same neighborhood route, especially if we have very busy lives. Running the same route can put us on autopilot, which can be either good or … Continue reading
I used to be envious – and curious – about the women I saw using the free weights in the weight room at the gym. Envious because they seemed so confident, so sure of what they were doing. Curious because … Continue reading
There are probably a dozen variations of a plank exercise but before you can do even one of them, you need to learn how to do a proper plank. Planks are great for building core stability. You can do them … Continue reading
Some time ago I came across a blogger who was writing about “the best exercises.” I can’t remember the person’s name but he classifies exercises based on their movement. He groups exercises as being a push, pull, squat, lunge or … Continue reading
My husband and I enjoy going to the bookstore where we can drink coffee and peruse magazines that we normally wouldn’t buy or don’t have time to read. I often end up buying the magazine I’m looking at, especially if … Continue reading
As the saying goes, “Use it or lose it.” As people age, too often we become less active. As we age, we get a little slower. We start to get some muscle stiffness that makes it less fun to do … Continue reading
I should have known it. Or at least, I should not have been surprised to hear this. I only discovered this past spring that women weren’t always allowed to run the Boston Marathon. At one time, it was thought that … Continue reading
Lunges are a good body weight exercise that can be can be performed anywhere. They primarily work the glutes, quads and hamstrings. The core and lower back muscles also get developed as they work to stabilize you and provide balance. … Continue reading
Today is the first day of summer and what better time for tips on running in the heat. I live in the Mississippi Valley region of Illinois. It not only can get very hot during the summer, but very humid … Continue reading
