When you run outside, you don’t think twice about where to stare: You look straight ahead in the direction that you’re traveling. But the treadmill presents more options for your gaze—a TV screen overhead, an instructor moving about the room, a magazine covering up your console. And as it turns out,...
Almost all of us experience pain in our joints and muscles at some point in time. This can range from acute to chronic pain. When feeling acute pain, this is our body sending warning signals to change what we are doing or more serious problems will manifest, such as chronic pain or injury. But how d...
Are you tired of going into the gym and getting on the same bike or treadmill every day? Or is running just not really your thing? Or maybe you feel fit but you just want to look toned or get stronger? Well, perhaps it’s time you gave weights a try! Weight training has many benefits besides just try...
Heart thumping, muscles tensing, shallow breathing and foggy thinking. We are probably all familiar with stress in one way or another – from acute anxiety to the kind of nagging worry you lose sleep over. In times of high stress – such as exams or job interviews – it is important to care for your me...
As the skies begin to darken and temperatures drop it can be tempting to let your fitness goals slip. It’s easy to lose motivation at this point and find yourself sitting on the couch again. To stay on track this winter try taking a classic summer exercise – cycling – inside to escape the weather. C...
