Category Archives: Running

High Intensity Training. Does it deliver?

High Intensity Training, or HIT, seems to be the latest trend in fitness training, promising big results in a fraction of the time of conventional training routines.  So what is it all about, does it work and is it for … Continue reading

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How to Buy the Best Running Shoes That Prevent Injury.

If you take part in any sport, the right shoe is the bedrock of good performance and staying injury free.  It will let you practise confidently, support you and cushion the joints. To make sure you have a good fitting … Continue reading

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Do I Really Need a Sports Bra?

Ladies, before you read any further, just look down at your Girls and say “hi”!  Whether you describe them as “firm and fruity”, “spaniels’ ears” or “puppy dogs’ noses” they need your support – there are few things more disheartening … Continue reading

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All About Shin Splints.

What are shin splints? If you’re a keen runner or keen sports person and you have pain over the front of your lower legs when you exercise, you may have shin splints.  The picture demonstrates the site of the pain.

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Could POWERbreathe Help You to Better Sports Performance and Health?

What is POWERbreathe? POWERbreathe is designed to reduce breathlessness, improve fitness and maximise sports performance – all in less than 5 minutes a day.  It boasts giving less breathlessness in 3 weeks and better stamina in 4 weeks. It is … Continue reading

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Compression socks – what are they and do they work?

Can compression socks really help your fitness? Compression socks are the athlete’s version of compression stockings but instead of helping avoid deep vein thrombosis they help athletes recover from serious training sessions by using similar technology.  As they are designed … Continue reading

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How To Run Fast Using Tempo Training

Many ordinary joggers eventually reach a stage where they decide they want to be able to run fast rather than plodding along at their usual slow pace, especially if they have begun to take part in fun runs and charity … Continue reading

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Achieve Your Fitness Targets

Goals can be achieved if specific guidelines are set and the same is applicable to fitness. For meeting specified goals getting in touch with a personal trainer Edinburgh and determination is necessary.

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Minimalist Running: Your Most Efficient Run

Even if you are not a runner you may have heard about minimalist running, also called barefoot running, as a new fad in the running world. The rise in popularity of this type of running sprouted from the release of … Continue reading

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Ironman ATIS 4000 Review

With a 4.8 overall rating and a huge number of positive product reviews, Ironman’s ATIS 4000 is simply the best which is why it is always on top of the list of many inversion therapy enthusiasts especially those who are … Continue reading

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