Is it better to run on an empty stomach to boost fat burning or to jog at a low heart rate to stay in the right “zone”? Or, should we do short but exhausting intervals to fight off those extra pounds? Today, I want to shed a light on how to best burn fat while running.
Source: How To Burn Fat While Running
My Comments: Really informative piece.
Old age demands to be taken very seriously–and it usually gets its way. It’s hard to be cavalier about a time of life defined by loss of vigor, increasing frailty, rising disease risk and falling cognitive faculties. Then there’s the unavoidable matter of the end of consciousness and the self–death, in other words–that’s drawing closer and closer. It’s the rare person who can confront the final decline with flippancy or ease. That, as it turns out, might be our first mistake.
Source: The Secrets to Living a Longer and Better Life
My Comments: A bit lengthy but interesting read.
Even when you’re not in the mood
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get in shape, now comes the hard part: sticking with it. This is the time when many of us begin to see our efforts derailed by an array of obstacles, including jobs, family responsibilities, a dislike of exercise or simple inertia.
Source: How to Build Self Discipline To Exercise
My Comments: I have used a few of these techniques in my fitness life. It is not easy to form good fitness habits, so any help one can get to nail it down should be welcomed.
How much time does it really take for a healthy person to become measurably less healthy? Less than you might think.
According to new research from the University of Liverpool, just two weeks without regular physical activity can lead to muscular and metabolic changes that could potentially increase one’s risk of diabetes, heart disease, and possibly even premature death.
Source: Time
My Comments:
This is really good advice. I have tested this concept before and it is absolutely true. After a couple weeks my motivation drops and I feel like a**.
Once you get into the routine of exercising, it can be difficult to stop. You get almost addicted to that endorphin rush and feel like taking a day off is cheating or a sign you’re getting soft. Or maybe you worry that you’ll lose momentum and have trouble starting back up.
Source: 5 Signs You Need a Recovery Day
My Comments: This is a real timely article from mapmyrun.com by Under Armor. I just took a break and then got him by a pretty severe bout of the cold. I can’t wait to get back to the gym. I am already really groggy…
Making sure kids have good muscle fitness might also benefit their school performance, according to a recent U.S. study.
Aerobic fitness has already been linked to better thinking abilities in pre-teen children, but the current study found an independent link between muscle fitness and kids’ performance on memory tests as well as their math and reading skills.
Source: Stronger muscles may mean sharper minds for kids
My Comments: No doubt.