by Women's Health | Sep 9, 2024 | Fitness
Fact: cardio has great benefits: it strengthens the heart and lungs, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol and helps burn calories. Phew! Having said that, skipping, running and the rest isn’t a panacea – which...
by Women's Health | Sep 4, 2024 | Fitness
So, you’ve aced a 5K and now want to work toward crushing a 10K race? Well, having an easy training plan and expert-approved tips makes it SO much easier to cross that finish line. Ready to get started? This plan, designed by running coach Kim Maxwell, is...
by Women's Health | Aug 26, 2024 | Fitness
Newbie runner? Or keen to start? Even if you’ve been pounding the pavement for a while now, sports scientist Ross Tucker has some simple tips to help you with your running, whatever the level: 1. Set a medium- and a long-term goal Set yourself a shorter-term...
by Women's Health | Aug 15, 2024 | Fitness
You know the feeling only too well… you’re on track for a PB in your five-kay. Your legs are feeling strong and you just passed that woman with a pram who beats you every Saturday. And then, out of nowhere, you feel a sharp pain in your side. You try to...
by Women's Health | Aug 12, 2024 | Fitness
Got some aches and pains from running? Here’s how to determine just what damage you’ve done… As any runner knows, running is a lifestyle. Unfortunately, injuries have been known to sideline as many as 50 percent of runners each year, per studies....
