I’m on week 6 of the LIFT 4 program and I’m loving the flexibility of only training four days a week. I’m not sure I’d have the patience to listen to another trainer 6-days a week ever again. I hope Beachbody releases more training programs like this! I’m a huge advocate of listening to…
Running
The Most Effective At-Home Workouts For Strength Training, Yoga & Running
The single greatest hack I’ve found that keeps me consistent with my fitness is working out at home. I don’t have a ton of space or a bunch of equipment and I tend to follow programs that lead me through a specific transformation. These are a list of my personal favorites. There are 100s more I still…
How to Carb Cycle Your Diet As a Runner
Carb cycling may sound technical, but really it’s just a practice of cycling your carbs up and down in cadence with your running schedule. Let me explain. If you’re a regular runner, you might train 4 to 5 times per week. In that period you will have days where you run different lengths and speeds,…
Are Nike FlyKnit Shoes Ideal for Flat Feet?
I’m not typically a shoe fanatic, but Flyknits are so freaking comfortable, I thought they were worth talking about. These shoes make for some seriously happy (and super cute) feet. I bought a pair of these earlier this year because I loved the color. As someone with a flat foot, I didn’t think it would…
How to stay pain and injury free with Chi Running
Chi Running is a fusion of T’ai Chi and running, incorporating the natural movements of the martial art into the science of running injury-free. The process is heavily focused on proper alignment, starting from the core and keeping the feet completely relaxed while you lean forward and fall into your steps. I liken it to…
Why Running Isn’t Helping You Lose Weight
Over a year ago I wrote a post bestowing my disdain for running. I had signed up for a half marathon to get in shape for my trip to Italy and instead of loosing, I gained 5lbs. To say I was not happy is an understatement. When I returned from my trip, all fat and…
The twisted truth: running can make you fatter
Two months ago I had this not-so-clever idea to sign up for a half marathon with a friend from work. I rightfully expected to have trimmed down by this time – a week before the race. Well, I haven’t. In fact, the opposite is true. I’ve gained 5 pounds. How’s that for sick and twisted…
