Workouts initiate the secretion of human growth hormone (HGH) in the brain. The HGH released helps in the formation and maintenance of body tissues, including the brain. It also aids in quick healing of wounds and recovery from the soreness of muscle tissues. Moreover, scientists associate HGH with accelerating...
Strength training and building muscle is important for runners, but most people believe marathons only need endurance and stamina training. This is false because you need muscle and core strength to prevent injuries. It can also help you become an efficient runner on your next marathon because building muscles...
With the pressures of modern life, as well as the Covid-19 lockdowns, there is an increasing number of people who work out at home to stay fit without having to worry about frequenting a local fitness center or paying monthly gym fees. If you are considering starting an exercise...
Running is a perfect and healthy way to exercise, engaging the body wholesomely. Some people run for fitness while others run professionally in races or marathons. Whatever context that gets you into some good running shoes and stretching or preparing for a run, you need to be physically ready...
On those days when you need to go the holistic way or just need to relax and work out, you should consider Yoga. Unlike other slapdash workout activities such as cycling or athletics, Yoga is a relaxed sport, rigorous, and slow with sure, smooth, and well-articulated moves and poses....
Toxins are a part of everyone’s daily routine. It’s just the way life works. It doesn’t matter if you live a healthy life or you have vices like alcohol or cigarettes, the toxins will eventually find the way to your body. Of course, if you are not treating your...
As an athlete, nothing is more important than maintaining good health and overall wellness. You need to take care of your body, mind, and spirit for you to perform well out there on the pitch or field. Here are 8 expert health tips you may need to take a...
26 year old Scottish middle distance runner, Jake Wightman, has had a fruitful 2020. After Covid-19 disrupted his Olympic and European Championship campaigns, Wightman went into a period of training, and experimented with more speed work.
It's a strategy that has paid off for the Edinburgh based athlete.
In Monaco, August 14 2020, Wightman stormed to 2nd on the all-time UK rankings list clocking 3:29.47. Only Mo Farah remains in front of Wightman, with this 3:28.81 set in 2013. It propels Wightman past some very famous names; Steve Cram, Steve Ovett, and of course Sebastian Coe.
Exercise bikes have been around for quite a while, and are to be found in every gym. They are also perfect for people wishing to keep fit at home, safely tucked away from cold weather, slippery ice, heavy traffic or the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indoor bikes used to be purely mechanical...
Yoga or stretching routines are vital for runners' of all abilities and ages.
For the time poor runner, here are 5 key exercises that are bound to help.
