Mass, Endurance or Power?
Posted June 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Donnell Peavy
Section: His Health, Mental Health, Physical Health, Lifestyle Health
Everyone has different fitness goals. Some have the goal of getting as big as physically possible. Others prefer to have marathon-like stamina, and some want to build raw power. Whatever your goal, there is a training method for it. Knowing how to train…
The Desire that Stokes Your Fire
Posted May 21, 2008 at 01:30 PM by Donnell Peavy
Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, His Health, Mental Health, Physical Health, Lifestyle Health
Summertime is upon us, and if you are like a majority of the population, you are making sure that you hit the gym regularly so that you can look good with no shirt on, whether you’re on the beach or just mowing…
Learn from Other Sports to Train for your Sport
Posted March 18, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Parth Shah
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, Strength Training, His Health, Physical Health
I had a conversation with a friend a while back and he was asking me about increasing his endurance. The question was: Do you really need to run in order to build endurance, or are there…
Quote of the Day 3/5/08
Posted March 5, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Megan Hueter
Section: His Inspiration, Quote of the Day
“Breathing correctly is the key to better fitness, muscle strength, stamina and athletic endurance.” ~Dr. Michael Yessis
Running: The Best Way to Lose Weight
Posted February 16, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Jamal Walker
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training
Weight loss is a game of numbers. For every 3,500 calories that you burn, you will lose 1 pound of fat (after figuring the calories that you have taken in). All the diet tricks around can’t get around this one simple…
Training to Run Faster
Posted February 11, 2008 at 04:30 PM by Megan Hueter
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, His Health, Physical Health
If you don’t run very fast in practice, you won’t be able to run very fast in races. The following article is written by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, MD, who explains that jogging will decrease your chances for injury, but will not…
Resolution: Run More
Posted January 9, 2008 at 02:30 PM by Christopher Jack
Section: In The News, His Fitness, Cardio Training, His Gear & Apparel, Apparel, His Health, Physical Health
The passing of another year means it’s that time again; time to look to the future and resolve to create that better you. For many, personal health and fitness become the centerpiece of the New Year’s table, so where better to begin…
Treadmill vs. Pavement: The Running Debate
Posted December 21, 2007 at 12:45 PM by Megan Hueter
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, Injuries & Rehab, His Gear & Apparel, Equipment, His Health, Physical Health
With the low temperatures and adverse weather, it’s no wonder that many exercisers choose to hibernate and sweat in the gym instead of going out in the elements. But a great debate among all those fit is one of determining which…
Combining Strength and Endurance for Results
Posted November 30, 2007 at 06:00 PM by Mark Scott
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, Strength Training, Alt. Therapies
Many trainers will tell you that if muscle mass is your goal, you should be laying off the cardio. It’s a common notion that while muscle building is an anabolic process, a lot of endurance work will be catabolic. Since these are…
Longer lower legs = more efficient running
Posted October 31, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Martin Kennedy
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training
People who have longer lower leg lengths (the distance from knee to ankle) will usually have greater endurance during running or walking than those with shorter lower leg lengths.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin showed that people…
Gauging leg strength
Posted October 16, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Mark Scott
Section: His Fitness, Strength Training, Alt. Therapies
One of the best ways to determine how you are progressing on your fitness program and how good of leg strength you have in general is with a wall squat test. A wall squat test will primarily assess your quad strength…
The inside track: training for a half marathon
Posted October 6, 2007 at 12:30 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training
Alexandra Haller, a writer for our partner site, Her Active Life, is currently training for her first half marathon. Here, she shares the ups and downs of her training routine as she readies herself for the physical challenge of a…
Runner’s High Revisited
Posted October 1, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Lisa Cieplechowicz
Section: In The News, His Fitness, His Health, Mental Health, Physical Health
He’s Fit recently reported that runner’s high was largely caused by the presence and production of endorphins in the human body. Interestingly enough, it turns out this issue isn’t as cut and dry as it may seem. Recent research questions the role…
Endurance Relays: A New Spin on an Old Favorite
Posted August 21, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, His Inspiration, Success Stories
Picture this: running hundreds of miles across state highways and trails, sometimes with only the moon to light your way, supported by dedicated teammates who are ready to trade-off with you every 3 miles or so follow along in a decorated…
Koerner Sets the Pace at 34th Western 100
Posted July 5, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Jessica Galvano
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, His Inspiration, Success Stories
Sixth time’s a charm. For Hal Koerner, a sixth attempt at the Western States Endurance Run brought a long sought after victory. A five-year streak without title ended for Koerner Saturday night as he crossed a finish lined with spectators. At…




The Final Sprint
On November 20, 2008
Mac @ Motorcycle Fairings said:
So is not about recycling but the possibles diseases that may be transmited…