5 Foods To Avoid Before Your Next Big Race
With a big race, with putting all our hard work, determination and effort into a big race, we want to minimise the chances of things going wrong. Already so many things can go wrong! Here are 5 foods to avoid before your next big race. Don't let a toilet...
How Many Calories Does Running Burn?
It's quite simple actually. Most experts suggest that a person of an average weight burns about 100 calories every mile he runs. You burn more if you are a less efficient runner. You burn more if you weigh more. This is because you would require more energy to cover...
4 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Body Fat
Been there, done that! We all probably have been through, yet we find ourselves in the same position time after time. You start to wonder what you've been doing wrong, or are you even doing anything right at all? Somehow or rather, we can't see the changes we were...
How Runners Should Deal with Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus is a common fungal infection, which affects runners quite frequently. The constant moisture, inadequate hygiene, and sturdy footwear are among the factors favoring the appearance of such infections. As an athlete, whether professional or amateur, the most important thing is to be able to train regularly. Unfortunately,...
How To Avoid These 3 Common Long Distance Hydration Fails
The longer the distance, the more potential it has for something to go wrong - terribly wrong. Hydration is one of the things that could go wrong. It is well worth the time to give it some though and plan your hydration strategy to minimise the probability of failure....
5 Inventions That Make Working Out Fun
Some fitness routines can get mundane and boring. Sometimes we need something to spice it up - to make working out fun and interesting. Here are 5 really cool inventions that will change the way you see fitness. They take working out to a whole new level of fun!
#1...
6 Simple Rules For Eating Right As A Runner
We runners need to fuel ourselves well to be able to go the extra mile. What we put in ur body is very important. Here are 6 simple rules to ensure you are fuelling yourself in a proper manner!
#1 Go Empty Sometimes
If you're doing an easy run or anything...
Why 10,000 Steps A Day May Not Be Enough!
Our FitBit, JawBone, Garmin tells us 10,000 steps should be our daily goal. But, where do they get this number from? There is actually no scientific evidence as to why 10,000 should be the magic number.
The 10,000 Idea
The 10,000 steps ideal surged to popularity when the pedometers were introduced....