Running is one of the most effective ways to shed extra pounds, but it’s also an intense workout for your body, which may take a toll on your health if you’re not already in good shape. While it may be frustrating to want to lose weight and have limited...
The knee is a simple hinge joint, but it has a massive role in keeping our bodies in an upright position. Experiencing pain in the knee for a long period of time may cause some people to despair and begin to consider knee surgery as the answer to all...
If your trainer, physiotherapist or injury specialist told you to perform pre-run stretches before you hit the pavement or treadmill, make sure to listen to them. However, most runners prefer to stretch after the run and just opt for a slight walk-to-run warm-up before they start their normal session....
Anorexia, which means "without appetite", actually indicates a serious problem. From simple "not being hungry", the person suffering from anorexia often develops an obsessive repulsion towards food. This often leads to malnutrition, suffering and, in the most serious cases, death. Can physical activity help or further endanger those suffering...
We all know how great exercise is for our health. It’s good for our stamina, it helps us combat cholesterol and excessive weight, and it makes our entire body stronger. We always tell students to get moving, since a sedentary lifestyle will show its negative effects sooner or later.
But...
Sciatica is known as the irritation incurred by the sciatic nerve due to excessive pressure. This nerve originates from the lower spine and travels through the pelvis and buttocks. Sciatica is more commonly experienced by older people, particularly when it is caused by a ruptured disc. However, there are...
Beaumont in Alberta is a haven for runners, with its safe neighborhoods and picturesque running trails. Winters may get very cold, but when the warmer months arrive, running enthusiasts flock to the city's pathways and trails to enjoy their workouts in the great outdoors.
People run to clear their minds...
No one has expected a lockdown that would happen so abrupt that people just had to deal with it the best they could in an instant. This has led to a lot of people not exactly knowing how they're gonna go about their everyday life since many have disrupted...
Running a marathon is one of the greatest tests of human endurance that we can hope to aspire to. 42 kilometres is an awful long way to keep up the pace and whichever marathon you choose to enter, just completing it is an incredible achievement. With that said though,...
