Fitness Articles

How Long Does It Take to Get Out of Shape?

Sticking with a regular training routine isn’t always doable—hey, work, family, life happens—and it can be seriously frustrating.  … But when you are ready to ease back into the gym groove that first workout feels insanely tough, right? Here’s what’s going on with...

3 Tips That Can Save You From Running Injuries 

Despite the fact that runners aren’t repeatedly tackled and buried under piles of bodies and equipment, the numbers tell us that they’re hurt almost as frequently as pro football players. But why are roughly 56 percent of runners nursing injuries each year? The answer...

The Many Benefits of Training With a Plan

A goal is a goal. Whether yours is to finish a marathon or to PR in a 5K, to summit Mount Everest or make it to the top of your local ski hill, it’s awesome that you’ve chosen one. Here are several benefits to sticking to a training plan: It Gives Your Workouts New...

Physical strain, emotional upset can trigger heart attack

Intense physical exertion or extreme emotional upset can each trigger a heart attack, and the risk may be highest if the two are combined, according to a new study. “Our study is the largest study exploring this issue, and unlike previous studies we included people...