Did you know that poorly fitting running shorts/top and singlet can cause excessive rubbing, chaffing
and even severe skin rash?
The biggest culprit for causing chaffing is cotton clothing because once it gets wet from perspiration
it tends to stay wet and also tends to hug your body.
That’s why it is important that you select light weight and [...]
If you are serious about getting the most out of your marathon then you may consider purchasing
racing flats. It is estimated that racing flats can improve your marathon performance by between 3-5
minutes over the marathon distance.
Racing flats are generally in the 7-8 ounce weight range. The reason for the difference in weight is
that they offer [...]
As you must know, it is vital to make sure you have the best marathon training shoes to remain
injury free and to perform at your best.
To remain injury free over time you will also need to replace your marathon training shoes at regular intervals as the protective cushioning and support will deteriorate over time.
The best [...]
Thinking about running a Marathon, half marathon or triathlon?
Here’s a tip to get you started:
Most people who want to run a marathon fail.
Why?
Because they lack the motivation to push themselves through to the end. Well, imagine what it would be like to put your motivation on autopilot?
Here’s how:
1) Sit down in a [...]
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Stiff-legged V bends:
This is exactly the same as the ball roll-ins, but you must keep your knees straight and move your hips toward the ceiling. The focus of this drill is completely on the abs; you should be able to feel a strong medial contraction.
Ball roll-ins:
Ball roll-ins targets your central abdominal muscles. Place your hands on the ground and the top of your feet on top of the ball. Keep your hands in place and bend at the knees to bring the ball toward your chest. Hold this position for a second and roll back out. Focus on squeezing [...]
Lying Gluteus push-up:
The lying gluteus push-up targets your butt and back muscles. Lie on your back with your feet resting on top of a Swiss ball. Push through your heels to raise your butt off the floor as high as possible. Form a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Hold this position for [...]
Plank on a Swiss ball:
This is a variation of the static plank. There are two possible executions: You can place your forearms on the Swiss Ball with your feet on the ground or you can place your feet on the ball with your forearms on the ground. Keep your abs and gluteus tight, and do [...]
Superman’s with a twist:
Perform a standard Superman: Lie down on your stomach and raise your torso off the floor with your arms extended in front of you (beginners may place their hands behind their head). Here’s the twist: At the top of the raise, twist to one side, return to the center and twist to [...]