Healthy and Inspired Living
Many people mistakenly believe the best way to lose weight through exercise is to train at a very slow pace for a long time. This notion came from Scandinavian studies conducted in the 1960s that showed that the body used more fat when exercising very slowly than when training more intensely. Some people interpreted these… [Read Full Story]
The 2011 Chicago Marathon along with the New York City race marked the start of the marathon season with more than 80,000 runners between the two races attempting to complete the 26.2-mile or 42.195 kilometers marathon distance, according to Huffington Post. Whether you are a walker or a runner, if you are interested in participating… [Read Full Story]
Summer is here and the nice warm weather it makes it easier to pause after a run, stretching out those tight muscles. Yoga can counterbalance the stresses that training can have on the body. Running can lead to tight hips, hamstrings, lower back and glutes. A regular yoga practice can help stretch, release and strengthen… [Read Full Story]
With the sun coming out and Spring in bloom, training season is already in full force as runners gear up for this summer’s races. Sports injuries can get in the way of training and set back an athlete’s progress. Typical treatments for running injuries involve rest, ice, compression and elevation. The RICE protocol is effective… [Read Full Story]
Born in Edinburgh Scotland, two time Olympian Kathy Butler is now living at altitude with her husband Andrew, and 15 month old Libby in Nederland Colorado. Kathy has competed in two Olympic Games, she raced the 5000m in Atlanta and the 10000m in Athens. She now has her sights on the marathon in London 2012.… [Read Full Story]
Top Canadian distance runner Kirsty Delane Smith is focused on returning to racing after being sidelined with injury for almost two years. She remains energetic and positive as she wakes up at 5 am to cross train. She also heads to the mountain to snowshoe and ski maintaining her aerobic fitness. Kirsty has been competing… [Read Full Story]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (or IT Band Syndrome for short) is a common overuse issue that is related to lateral (outside) knee pain. The pain often felt is a sharp pain located slightly above the knee joint and along the outside of it. This will occur with long distance runners more than sprinters. It is also… [Read Full Story]
Running outside is fun and a nice change from the treadmill but requires that we be aware of our surroundings. Some of the benefits of running outdoors are; you can run anywhere, enjoy the scenery, get fresh air, and it’s generally more challenging as you expend more calories. Some prefer to run indoors while others… [Read Full Story]
Ask The Expert is a health & fitness advice column. If you have a question for one of our Fitness Goop experts, please email info@fitnessgoop.com. This question was asked by Lori from Vancouver B.C, Canada. I am wanting to know why I get stitches in the side of my stomach when I go for a… [Read Full Story]
Runners and other athletes, as well as fitness enthusiasts get it. It is also very common in active people. The pain in the front of the lower leg known as shin splints. Many people use shin splints as an excuse to stop working out, but I am not going to let it stop you. Here… [Read Full Story]
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