You might be sheltered from the elements, but is treadmill running easier than running outside? Hitting the treadmill for a run is popular and for good reason too. These machines can provide you with a brilliant form of aerobic exercise, no matter the weather. Come rain or shine, this running…
Why going running with your partner could strengthen your relationship
If there’s one thing that fills me with dread, it’s the thought of sitting down to have a DMC (deep meaningful chat) with a partner. I’ve tried to have them in the past and always ended up choking back the tears (when I wasn’t even sad), having a full-blown row…
Running vs. jumping jacks: Which is the more effective exercise?
Running addicts love the thrill of a sprint and call a five mile loop around their neighborhood “therapy.” Good for them! But what if you’re more inclined to stay on the couch than attempt a couch-to-5k training program? If your goal is getting in better cardiovascular shape — and maybe…
Measure blood pressure with a selfie or your running shoes? Be wary, Penn doctor says
Don’t get Jordana Cohen wrong. A hypertension specialist with Penn Medicine, she is thrilled with any talk of encouraging people to measure their own blood pressure. In too many studies to count, physicians have shown that keeping blood pressure under control is associated with a longer, healthier life. But measuring…
This Beginner's Running Plan Can Take Your From Couch To 5K In 4 Weeks
Ask any runner how they got started running, and they’ll make it sound so simple. And, in theory, it is: Grab a pair of sneakers, throw on some shorts, and get moving. But just like that final exam paper you had to write your final year of uni, starting anything from scratch…
How the CEO of Your Favorite Running App Starts His Day
James Quarles’s workout is more than just an eight-mile run through San Francisco. It’s his first meeting of the day—even if it’s just a meeting with himself. He solves problems and hatches business plans for Strava, the 40-million-strong social network for runners and cyclists that he’s run for two years….
Sick of Running? Try This At-Home Cardio Circuit Workout.
Men’s Health/Eric Rosati When it comes to fitness routines, there are two types of people: Those who run, and those who absolutely hate running. There are plenty of reasons to include some form of cardio in your workouts, though—you’ll burn calories and fat, along with improving your aerobic health—so if…