Ice Vs. Heat

Similar to "Alien vs. Predator", this debate has consumed much time in fitness circles.

This post from the "Run To The Finish" blog includes new health perspectives on the use of ice or heat to treat injuries.  Ice is more appropriate to acute injuries, while heat is more appropriate for chronic, long-term injuries. 

Read on and find out for yourself.

Vitamin-Rich Foods

What do turnip greens, concord grape juice and grapefruit have in common?

These foods are full of valuable vitamins your body needs to survive.

Read more about the value of these vitamin-rich foods from a post on www.active.com.  This article originally appeared in Men's Health.

Great Eight-Minute Workout

Check out this high-intensity workout called AMRAP from www.sparkpeople.com.

Improving Your Speed

I don't know many people who don't want to be faster.

The following post from Triathlon Coach Gale Bernhardt in http://active.com will help you with some hints on improving your speed. 

Mixing up your workouts, getting out of a routine and other tips will help in all areas of your training. 

Too Old To Run?

In my last post, I referenced some of the excuses that emerge to keep us from exercising.

Some folks may argue they are "too old" to exercise. To me, this is another lame excuse. Take a look at some of these training tips to use for older athletes interested in running from the "Run To The Finish" blog.

Many of these suggestions are consistent with the "injury-free" strategies referenced in a book I am reading - "The Unbreakable Runner", which I will reference in a future post.

Making Excuses

We all make excuses as to why we don't run, bike or engage in a fitness activity.

"I don't have time."  That's probably the most frequent excuse.  However, there are many others.  "I'm afraid I'll get hurt." or "I just can't get motivated." 

Are these just excuses we use to mask the fact that we won't "make" the time to commit to a fitness activity?  Perhaps.  This post from the "Shut Up And Run" blog has some good pointers on how to deal with the "I don't have time" issue and beat it!

Fit For A Bike

As we approach summer, people start thinking about purchasing a bike.

This post from www.active.com tells you about a variety of ways to get maximum bike fit. These tips get a little complex, particularly for beginners, but you get the point.  Working with the right bike outfitter will help you get the right fit so you can enjoy the best comfort and enjoyment in your ride.