Archive for September, 2007

Lower Body Burn - 40 min. Treadmill Climb

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Here is an excellent treadmill walking program you can use to alternate between run days. It is a treadmill workout consisting of one big hill and if done properly, it will effectively target and tone the muscles of the lower body such as the legs, thighs, and glutes.

Preventing Runner’s Knee

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Runner’s Knee, known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, is one of the most common knee injuries runners face. According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine, runner’s knee affects younger and recreational runners. It is most common in women since they tend to have wider hips, resulting in a greater angling of the thighbone to the knee, putting the kneecap under more stress.

12 Week Jogging Program for Beginners

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

This 12 Week Beginner’s Jogging program requires the use of a public high school track to keep track of distances. Based on the idea that our bodies adapt to progressive overload, this program starts slowly with short jogging intervals for one mile for one week, two miles on the next week. Jogging intervals are gradually increased until your body adapts to a full two mile jog by week 12.

Jogging for Beginners - Where to Start?

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

Running and Jogging is the preferred method of exercise for most people since it is fairly easy to do and has several health benefits. While running is a fantastic calorie burner, many joggers simply love how they feel after a good run. While starting a jogging program can be challenging in the beginning, [...]

Jogging with Fido

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

Running with your dog is a great way for you and your pooch to get into tip-top shape. If you intend on running with your best friend, here are some points to keep in mind.

EasyJog.com’s Walking Program 1

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Here is a rigorous walking program that anybody can do.  Normal Pace, Fast Pace, and Very Fast Pace can be determined by you depending on your individual fitness level and comfort. Remember, the more you put into this program, the more you’ll get out of it. For a challenge, try picking a course that contains [...]

Walk Your Way Fit!

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Walking is about as natural as breathing. In fact, most babies learn how to walk before they learn how to talk. Many people believe that they cannot get a great workout walking. However, while jogging does have certain advantages to walking, fitness walking can have just as many benefits as jogging.


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