Elliptical Vs. Running: Which Gives The Better Workout?
But what if we take a step back from our running-centric mindset and examine the elliptical vs. running debate objectively?
Is elliptical training as good as running?
Both elliptical training and running can offer an effective workout, and both have unique benefits.
Elliptical vs Treadmill: We Compare The Fitness Benefits
Most people know that consistent aerobic exercise benefits the cardiovascular system. However, choosing the best type of cardio exercise is often a question that beginners get hung up on. Therefore, as a certified personal trainer (CPT), some of the most common questions regarding choosing a type of cardio machine at the gym are: Is it ... Read more
The 10 Best Stretches For Runners To Add To Your Post-Run Routine
You hear it all the time; don’t forget to stretch! Stretching exercises as part of your pre-run and post-run routines continue to be a disputed topic. Various studies show1Mojock, C. D., Kim, J.-S., Eccles, D. W., & Panton, L. B. (2011). The Effects of Static Stretching on Running Economy and Endurance Performance in Female Distance ... Read more
15 Active Recovery Workouts For Runners
Any time you watch kids run the timed mile in PE class or sprint through a race with their peers, they immediately flop down onto the grass the moment they are done running. Even though we mostly grow out of fighting that urge, there’s an undeniable natural inclination to rest as much as possible after ... Read more
How To Make Running Fun: 16 Tricks and Tips To Enjoy Running
Dread lacing up your running shoes? Here's how to inject joy into your run workouts.
What’s A Good Heart Rate Recovery? + How To Calculate And Improve Yours
Most runners love metrics, especially heart rate metrics, and many of us use our heart rate to calculate training zones. Monitoring your heart rate during exercise can help you gauge the intensity of your workouts, and your resting heart rate can provide insight into your state of recovery and overall cardiovascular efficiency. I always suggest ... Read more
Should You Do Cardio and Weights On The Same Day?
Each athlete’s training plan will vary significantly depending on their experience, fitness goals, and availability. There are also several distinct methods that coaches use with their athletes. Training has become trial and error as each athlete performs and reacts differently to different training methods, stressors, and schedules. Consistent research has given us greater knowledge; however, ... Read more
How To Run Faster And Longer: 5 Coach-Approved Tips
As a UESCA-certified running coach, I find that most runners who want to improve their performance have one of two goals: running faster or running longer without stopping or fatiguing. Experienced runners often fall into the first camp. Perhaps it is a runner who has been training for the 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon ... Read more
Why Every Runner Should Keep A Running Log
On May 11th, 2013, I ran my fastest half-marathon in Ashdown, Arkansas, with a time of 1:29:17. Years later, I completed another half marathon. I ran 1:35:01, the fastest time I’ve run since 2013. After finishing the half, I wondered what I did differently in 2013 that made me run my personal best. So, I ... Read more
How To Start Running Today: Expert Tips For Beginners + Training Plans
Getting started running as a beginner can be daunting, particularly if you have not been active for a long time or have never fancied yourself as someone who can run. However, with patience, dedication, and the best beginner running training plan, almost everyone can become a runner and enjoy the sport in one way or ... Read more
30 Day Running Challenge For Beginners
Have you ever felt a twinge of FOMO when you’re scrolling through your Instagram feed, and you see photos of your friends triumphantly finishing races or showing their post-run selfie smiles? Or, perhaps you used to run, but it’s been years since you’ve felt like you had the time, energy, and motivation to run consistently. ... Read more
The Ultimate Running FAQ: The 50 Most Common Questions About Running Answered
Whether you’re a beginner runner or have been running for decades, you most likely still have questions about running. Because there is so much running lingo and terminology, questions about distance and training, and doubts about nutrition and injuries, we have compiled what we believe to be the top 50 questions about running, with short ... Read more
10 Strength Training Tips For Runners, By A Sports Therapist
As a sport, running is littered with injuries, and it doesn’t need to be. Incorporating a consistent and well-planned strength training program into your schedule is absolutely essential to longevity and performance. Whether you do bodyweight or resistance band workouts, use free weights like dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells, or use the weight machines at the ... Read more
HIIT Treadmill Workouts To Get Faster
I think most runners would probably agree with me that running outside along your favorite trail or route on a beautiful spring or fall day is the best way to enjoy your miles. However, when the seasons change and the bitter winter winds and dark, snowy mornings replace the mild temperatures you relished, many runners ... Read more
How To Run a Sub 3 Hour Marathon + Sub 3 Hour Marathon Training Plan
For many intermediate endurance runners, completing a sub 3 hour marathon is the pinnacle of their running journey and a huge life achievement.
With the accomplishment of consistent finishes under four hours comes the planting of a seed that going under three hours may well be possible.
