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Would you like to start running but aren’t sure what’s the best way to get going? Or you started running (maybe training for a marathon) and feel it’s not going too well? The good news is: it’s not hard to incorporate tricks that make running fun and easy. Here’s how. Set Your Goal…and Hold Yourself Accountable One of the best ways of getting going is to set a goal—sign up ... Continue Reading
It’s been long known that physical activity produces mental benefits, but what are the best exercises for brain health? This post from Fast Company delves into how different types of exercises affect the brain. Recently the New York Times reported on a Finnish study published in theJournal of Physiology that found, as long thought, that physical exercise could have a positive ... Continue Reading
Some exercises are more suited for brain health than others, especially for delaying the effects of aging and increasing memory retention. This post from The New York Times’ Well discusses the neurological impacts of different types of exercise. Some forms of exercise may be much more effective than others at bulking up the brain, according to a remarkable new study in rats. ... Continue Reading
A new research, focusing on runners who had never been injured, examines the whys and hows of running injuries. This post from WELL sheds light on why we get running injuries and how to prevent them. Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise— and so are spring marathons, meaning that many people soon will begin a new or augmented running program. ... Continue Reading
Here are a few tips for starting a running habit, even when you’re really out of shape, to add miles to your days and enjoyment to your life. I want to start running, but I hate running and am really out of shape. How do I start? Here are a few tips that got me to add miles to my days and enjoyment to my life. 1. Walk before you run. If you haven't exercised in a ... Continue Reading
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