When do you need to send your sneakers out to pasture? A good rule of thumb is every 300 to 500 miles, but this isn't a hard-and-fast rule by any means.
Anyone who attended gym class during school will know what jumping jacks are. But did you know the benefits of doing jumping jacks? However, there's a right way and a wrong way to do them and if you want to reap these benefits, it's crucial you get the technique right.
Cardiovascular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body, particularly your heart, according to the American Heart Association. Why is that?
Whether you're training for your next marathon, or in the first weeks of a couch-to-5k program, one thing you've probably discovered already is that running can be tough on the knees. While running can provide a safe and effective workout, running on a treadmill carries some particular challenges.
While the treadmill may appear like a one-trick pony to some, there are loads of ways to maximize the use of this piece of exercise equipment. Here are a few ways to vamp up your routine while on a treadmill.
Whether you consider walking to be your main source of exercise or not, you're probably aware of the number of steps we should be taking every day — usually around 10,000, right? Well, not exactly.
You might expect your calves or thighs to ache from running. But why on earth would you get a headache after a run? Your head would seem to be the only part of your body that wasn't involved in your workout!