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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…

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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…

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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…

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“Breathing correctly is the key to better fitness, muscle strength, stamina and athletic endurance.” ~Dr. Michael Yessis

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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