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Glute Activation Exercises
These Glute Activation Exercises changed my running. One thing I learned through my chiropractor treatments is that I have a weak right glute that is not activating while I am exercising. I have started doing some glute activations every morning and before I exercise. Below are the exercises I complete. If you have any additional exercises you do, leave them in the comments! After you activate your glutes give some of our workouts a try HERE! Pinterest Workout Board HERE More Workout Posts HERE
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Why Squats Are Important for Runners!
Are squats great for runners? I feel like all runners have heard many times that squats can benefit your running, or you hear the opposite that squats can hurt your knees. The real question is, are squats the secret sauce to your running?! I think yes! First you have to make sure you have correct form. Stick with bodyweight and very light weights until your form is perfected. Even after you have worked on your form, periodically check in with video or mirrors to make sure you are sticking with the correct. Wrong form can cause injury and muscle imbalances, form is extra important! Okay with that out of the…
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12 Quotes from your Favorite Peloton instructors
12 Quotes from your favorite Peloton instructors. Peloton has become a common name in the workout space. I would almost go as far as saying they had taken over during the pandemic. I personally use their app with my own equipment, but I have heard amazing things about the equipment too. Especially the treadmill. One thing that keeps people connected to Peloton are the instructors. They are both engaging and encouraging. Below are 12 quotes to get you motivated for your workout and in life! Who is your favorite instructor? Do you have a favorite peloton quote? Peloton App Training Schedule coming Thursday! More Quotes HERE Pinterest Quotes HERE
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10 Inspirational Quotes For Race Training
10 Inspirational Quotes For Race Training Quotes are a great way to get in a better headspace. Or change your mindset. I use quotes when I need extra motivation, or if I having a low self-esteem day. If you have a quote you live by, or always find yourself going back to… leave it in the comments!! More Quotes HERE Pinterest Quotes HERE
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Running Safety Must Haves
Running safety is an extremely important topic. There have been way too many stories of women attacked or almost attached while running in recent news. It is unfortunate, but if you are a runner, especially female, you need to think about safety when out on the run. Recent articles HERE and HERE. These are just a few of way too many. You can find a blog post all about running safety tips HERE. This posts is all about running safety must haves. Your first step is to figure out when and where you are running and then assess what safety equipment is needed. For example, will it be dark, will…
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Running for Weight Loss
Running for weight loss can be different than running for a time goal. It is important to know what your main goal is when you start. **Disclaimer: talk with your doctor before you start any new fitness or weight loss journey/goal. In my opinion it is hard, if not impossible to do both at the same time. If you are starting as a beginner you will see your times decreasing quickly because there is a large room for improvement. However it takes a level of nutrition and calories to sustain consistent healthy improvement. That is why is it vitally important to know what your main goal is. If your goal…
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Running for Beginners: What Every Beginner Runner Needs.
What I have learned since making a running comeback surprised me! Beginner Runners should start here. There is so much information out there. It makes running confusing, complicated and almost hard to start if don’t have some baseline knowledge. And if you follow most of the information out there, the risk of injury is so high. My personal hot topic thought is there is way too much noise in the running world. It makes it so intimidating to start let alone get involved in the community. It almost feels like you need to be an expert, or educated in all aspects of running, just to get out there and start.…
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How to Start Running
Running can change your life. I am a firm believer in this and passionate about it. I have seen it happen in my life multiple times. Most recently in the last few months. I have started a running comeback after having kids and taking time off. It has reshaped my mental health and physically I feel better and better after each week of training. Now that we have pushed you over the edge to get started. Here are a few tips! *quick note: if you feel lost on where to start, reach out and we can find something that fits your life and works for you! Reach out (via e-mail)…
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5 Reasons Strength Training will Improve Your Running
Strength Training will improve your running. It should be an important component of your training plan. Even if you have time for two ten minute strength workouts. With strength training, something is most definitely better than nothing. Consistency is key! Below are five reasons strength training will improve your running! Injury Prevention. Strengthens Joints More Efficient Runner Speed Confidence Find Strength Training Workouts HERE! 8-Week Beginner Program HERE! 12-week Beginner Program HERE! Follow Pinterest for More Workouts HERE!
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Can Walking Make you a Better Runner?
Walking during running always seems to have a negative spin, or something that it only for beginners. Walking can and will make you a stronger runner! Below find three reasons why adding walking to your routine could help with your running! Three Reasons Walking Can Make You A Better Runner Helps Prevent Running Injuries – Walking allows you to strengthen the same muscles used while running (quads, hamstrings, calves, and glutes) without the same stress as running. Increase Endurance – This can be done by using the run/walk method or by adding straight walks into your training plan. Both allow you to increase lung capacity, strengthen feet and leg muscles…
