Workout for the Beginner Runner
Improve your endurance with this workout designed for runners that are new to the scene.
If you've been running for a while, we've also got workout for both intermediate and expert runners.
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Sleepy Weekends, Thinner Kids
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Go ahead and let your children sleep in on weekends. It may help them avoid unhealthy weight gain, according to a 12-month study in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers found that kids who sleep in specifically on weekends and holidays tend to gain less weight than those who rise early.
Recovery
Better Recovery with Vibration Training
In this video, performance specialist Nick Winkelman explains how to use vibration training as part of your recovery or regeneration work. Check out the sample quadriceps massage shown in the video, and incorporate this innovative technique into your training program to help keep your body feeling fresh and ready for your next workout.
Full disclosure: Athletes' Performance has a corporate partnership with Power Plate, a maker of vibration training equipment.
Recovery
Q & A: Are Saunas Good for You?
Q: Is there any benefit to spending time in the sauna? I notice my heart rate is elevated. Is there any cardio benefit? With an increased heart rate, do we enjoy some increased circulation and "cleaning" of waste products from muscles? - Jenna, Springfield, Massachusetts
Recovery
How to Succeed After Tommy John Surgery
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With pitcher Billy Wagner joining the Boston Red Sox this week, the question of recovering from Tommy John surgery is once again on the minds of many baseball fans. Can pitchers fully recover after surgery? What can coaches, trainers and players do to help pitchers succeed after surgery?
Recovery
Can Sleep Solve Your Problems?
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When you hit the sack at night, your brain doesn’t stop dealing with life’s toughest questions. Sleep scientists at the University of California, San Diego, found that the brain attempts to solve problems during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, a stage of deep slumber that’s associated with dreaming.
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Q & A: Dealing with a Pain in the Neck
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Q: I often have a sore, tight neck after work. What’s the proper way for me to stretch my neck before running or biking?
A: Stretching may feel good for a while, but it’s not necessarily what you need. Try this:
Recovery
Are You Stretching Enough?
Like most of us, Joe Kita knew he didn't stretch enough—the creaks from his body told him so every morning. But he had no idea how stretching more might change his life since he had never taken his flexibility seriously. When he found himself aboard a cruise ship for a month without a gym in sight, Joe decided to try something different. He finally committed to a flex plan. Follow his surprising discoveries about strength, stress, pain, and overall well-being in this 9-part series.
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Pillar Bridge Rolling
This dynamic version of the classic pillar bridge will continually challenge your core and pillar strength.
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%Rise in chest injuries for cyclists in Colorado, according to researchers.
"I rarely got hungry. Whether I was just eating a bowl of steel-cut oats in the morning or snacking on fiber-rich foods throughout the day, I never got the urge to go elbow-deep in a bag of Bickel’s or squat in a corner with Ben & Jerry."
—test subject Joe Kita in "Are You Eating Enough Fiber?"
Pillar Bridge - Lateral with Hip Flexion
Try this challenging movement to help build a stronger core.
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