Running
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Cardio and Pilates
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I am always asked the question, “What type of cardio activity do you recommend in addition to pilates?”Personally, I love cardio exercise of (almost) any kind, so of course I think any type of cardio is good. But most of the time, I know the people who are asking me this question are busy, and […]
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The Hidden Arm Work in Running
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If you think that running is just a workout for your legs… you must not be a runner!
The movement of your arms plays a big part in running. Proper arm movements prevent repetitive injuries and can help you with momentum. Your arm movements can even help to raise your heartrate and burn more calories.
Here are […]
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Playlist
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If you’re looking for some new songs for the playlist you work out to, here are some of my personal faves. If you are looking for some real inspiration for the toughest part of your run, I highly recommend the last song. Go to itunes, Limewire, your old cd collection, or wherever you get […]
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Special Sneakers Made Just for You
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I’ve already blogged about some different brands (like Vans and Puma) that let you customize sneakers by color and style. Adidas is another brand that lets you do this, but they take it one step further, and better.
On their site, Adidas says, “mi adidas brings total shoe design and customisation to everyone who’s serious about […]
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Exercise = Success
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A study at Ball State University, located in Munic, Indiana, surveyed 336 small business owners who regularly exercised to see if there was a correlation between exercise and business success.
They found that exercise, specifically running, had a positive effect on sales volume, external goals, and internal goals.
By external goals, they meant that the entrepreneur had […]
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Be a Sneaker Artist
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In a perfect world, I would be an artist and a pilates instructor… wait, that is my world! The struggle for me is trying to balance my time between both the art world and the fitness world.
Sneaker executives out there must have read my mind when they decided to allow comsumers to customize their own […]
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What’s Between Your Feet and the Pavement
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Most people I know who do pilates also like to include some type of cardio workout into their routine as well, since pilates is not a cardio workout. If you like to go running/jogging or walking, you need good sneakers designed for your specific sport.
Even if you go hiking, you really need hiking or trail […]
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Beat Treadmill Boredom
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I happen to love running, either on a treadmill or outside. Many people find running on a treadmill to be completely boring. Here is a way to beat this “Treadmill Boredom” that you speak of. Need I say don’t try this at home? Or at the gym for that matter. But if you do feel […]
