Runner’s knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a common condition that causes pain around the kneecap. It is often caused by overuse, poor alignment of the knee joint, or muscle imbalances. It can be a frustrating condition for runners and other athletes who enjoy high-impact activities, as it can limit their ability to […]
The Surprising Science Behind Why Marathon Runners Have Smaller Muscles
In this article, we will examine the question ‘why do people who participate in marathons tend to have smaller muscles?’. This is a common question among fitness enthusiasts who engage in endurance activities such as long-distance running, cycling, and swimming. Many people wonder why these activities result in smaller muscles compared to other forms of […]
How to Make Cardio Less Boring
Cardio is one of the healthiest things you can undertake, but let’s face it, it can sometimes be downright boring. Whether you are on the treadmill or elliptical, cardio workouts can seem to drag on. Do you find yourself constantly looking at the clock as it slowly ticks away? Thankfully, there are some ways to […]
Strength Training with Shin Splints – All You Need To Know
Whether you can or cant partake in strength training with shin splints is a common question. Shin splints, formally called medial tibial stress syndrome, are highly painful and can come on with no warning. The cause of the pain is stress to the shinbone and its connective tissues. Unfortunately, this is a common problem that […]
How Do I Stop My Boobs Bouncing When I Run? Choosing the Best Sports Bra For You
How Do I Stop My Boobs Bouncing When I Run? Whilst runner’s nipple is almost exclusively a male problem, the question of how do I stop my boobs bouncing when I run is one that women ask every time they put on their running shoes. Finding the right bra with good support can seem almost […]
Why Do My Knees Swell After Running?
Why Do My Knees Swell After Running? Also referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome, runner’s knee is a common occurrence among sport enthusiasts and people that are active and on their feet a great deal of the time. Runners often notice pain and their knees swell after running and sometimes the pain associated with this […]
Breatho Barefoot Running Shoes Review
Running shoes that feel too heavy are one of my biggest pet peeves. I enjoy running a lot, I run in the woods and parks near to where I live, so I look for shoes that can handle getting dirty, don’t get heavy when they’re wet and are just comfortable all around. I’ve not found […]
How To Breathe When Running
There are many things in life that you would assume you do not need to worry about, including eating, sleeping, and breathing, yet it seems that exercise and health scientists continually tell us that there are newer and better ways of doing so. Breathing when running is more complicated a process than simply opening up […]
Beginners Guide To Barefoot Running
The biggest, most revolutionary change in the world of training shoes in recent years came with the declaration and belief that such an item should be entirely obsolete. Whereas the conventional wisdom in the world of running was, until this point, that the human foot could benefit from additional support and cushioning when partaking in high […]
The Benefits of Stretching for Runners
The Benefits of Stretching for Runners There are many benefits of stretching such as an increase in flexibility. If a body does not have good flexibility, one’s movements become slower, more strained and can make you more likely to develop ligament sprains, muscle strains and other injuries. Stretching also helps to improve the body’s circulation. […]
