Lively Women

September 27th, 2007

Getting Started Running

Thanks to That’s Fit for highlighting this great list of the top 10 questions beginning runners ask (along with the answers, of course!) over at Complete Running Network:

How long should my first runs be?
What should I do if I can’t run non-stop for 15 minutes?
How often should I run?
How far should my runs be?
I’m afraid […]

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September 10th, 2007

Is Your Workout Well Rounded?

Are you getting the best results out of your workout time? Incorporate these four elements to ensure maximum health benefits from your fitness routine:

Aerobic fitness
Muscular fitness
Stretching
Core stability

Read more about each of these important areas in a new article from the Mayo Clinic.
What areas will you beef up?
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August 14th, 2006

What Your Workout Program MIGHT Be Missing…

If you’re trying to be consistent with a daily fitness program, and you’re not seeing results, maybe you’re missing one of the important aspects. Your exercise program should contain three components:

Warm-up/ Cool-down Stretching
Aerobic  — something to get your heart rate up for at least 20 minutes
Resistance Training (Weights)

The reason why I sound like such a […]

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