I’ve run 13 marathons and eight of them have been my hometown race, so it’s safe to say the Houston Marathon is my favorite marathon. It’s fast and flat and it usually has favorable weather. It’s also where I broke four hours for the first time in 2012 and where I finally qualified for the
When it comes to alcohol consumption and health, one claim is repeated time-and-time-again, “A glass of red wine with dinner is good for you.” But is this actually true? Let’s investigate. As it turns out, red wine contains the plant compound resveratrol—the factor behind many of the red wine health claims. Read on to learn
Power is a metric that runners rarely examine, but in practice it can have a major impact on your training. Coach David Roche breaks down this concept so you can better understand how it relates to your running. While cyclists frequently use power as a way to analyze and improve their ability, runners think about
If your January fitness kick has taken you to the treadmill in 2024, it might well be the case that you’re starting to get a little bored of indoor runs already. Unless you’re following a treadmill workout plan or have uncommonly high levels of motivation, indoor running can be hard to stick with without some
January is the month when a lot of us pull up our socks, put on our workout shoes and resolve to get fit after a season of indulgence. If you’ve yet to decide how you’re going to get fit, you may be interested to know that you may be more likely to succeed if your
The type of running shoe that excites you most as a runner is a matter of taste, but speedy shoes get my pulse racing and 2024 looks to be laden with thrilling new speedsters. Contenders for the best carbon plate running shoes, as well as exciting super-trainers that bring super-shoe magic to your daily training,
Starting a new exercise programme can be daunting. We get that! And it’s why we’re so excited about the Women’s Health Big Book of Walking Workouts, which proves once and for all that you don’t have to overhaul your entire life to meet your weight loss and fitness goals – you simply have to put
If your New Year’s resolution is to improve your fitness, buying a connected indoor cycling bike is a great way to go about it. The combination of bike and an app full of follow-along, high-energy workouts takes the guesswork out of getting fitter and help keep you motivated. Peloton is the big name in indoor
Move faster with this get-nimble, get-quick explosive 15-minute Workout routine. And you should have 15 minutes to spare, so no excuses! Ready, set, slim down. Guess what? Agility drills aren’t just for border collies. In fact, they’re a crucial part of any Workout plan. Being able to start, stop and change direction quickly builds stamina
The Nike Alphafly 2 was not a hit with everyone. Although I loved it, the chunky design meant many runners steered clear and stuck with the original Alphafly or Nike’s Vaporfly, or one of the best carbon plate running shoes from other brands. I find it hard to believe that the Nike Alphafly 3 will
If your goal is to get fitter and stronger, you’re going to need a benchmark. This quick and simple fitness test will show you where you’re at. So. The push-up. It’s an upper-body move that sculpts your arms, right? Correct. But did you know that it also tones your abs and butt? True story! When done correctly,
The tables get turned on this episode and Jason is interviewed by last week’s guest, Phil Batterson! From training philosophies to the art of coaching, we cover a lot of ground! The physicality of running is obvious to all runners, and the longer you are in the sport the more you come to understand its
There’s more to good walking form than standing up straight. Proper foot alignment and a powerful push-off keep you walking longer and stronger. First, use this simple test to find out how fit you are, then make good technique second nature with these exercises from Dr Suki Munseli, developer of Dynamic Walking. 1. Shirt pull
Running outdoors in the cold is not for everyone, but continuing to train can make a huge difference to your performance once races return. That’s where treadmill workouts come into their own, and the off-season is a great time to add strength work into your routine too. You can slot both elements into the same
Family, friends and food are quite rightly a priority over the festive period, but this will inevitably eat into your workout time. Our advice? Adapt and thrive with this time-efficient dumbbell workout from certified personal trainer Jay Maryniak. You only need a couple of dumbbells and 15 minutes to get it done, yet it still
Looking to crush your goals? Turn to fitness apps. With their variety of programmes and helpful notifications to remind you to get moving, these nifty apps can be a powerful tool in your wellness journey. Many fitness apps also have community programmes built-in to keep you motivated as you share and swap achievements. To get
Many runners have heard of lactate threshold (AKA, tempo running), but most are probably unaware that there are two more thresholds that play an important role in training! We’ll help you understand all three from both a physiologic and practical standpoint. Phil Batterson, PhD Getting the most from your run training requires knowing how and
Myfitness -Pal is the leading app for tracking—and conquering—your nutrition and fitness goals. Log Meals from a database of 14 million foods, track physical activity, and learn how to build healthy habits that stick. With more than 500 recipes, 150 Workout routines, and a variety of expert-guided meal and Workout plans, you’ll have the support
As modern neuroscience delves deeper into the complexities of the human brain, gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, remains a key player in this intricate biochemical orchestra. GABA has become a popular supplement ingredient because it promotes a calm nervous system and feelings of relaxation. If you’re curious about how it works, you’re in the right place.
Interest in glute training has been growing steadily for the last 10 years and considering the glutes—the anatomically correct name for the muscles in your butt—are the biggest muscle group in your body, that’s no bad thing. The glutes are actually made up of three muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. Together,
Apart from being a low-impact exercise that you can do literally anytime, anywhere, walking can be just as great (if not better!) at spurring weight loss compared to high-intensity boot camps and other balls-to-the-wall Workouts, says personal trainer Chris Freytag, founder of Get Healthy U TV and board member of the American Council of Exercise. In fact, a Risk Analysis study found that
Myfitness -Pal is the leading app for tracking—and conquering—your nutrition and fitness goals. Log Meals from a database of 14 million foods, track physical activity, and learn how to build healthy habits that stick. With more than 500 recipes, 150 Workout routines, and a variety of expert-guided meal and Workout plans, you’ll have the support
Myfitness -Pal is the leading app for tracking—and conquering—your nutrition and fitness goals. Log Meals from a database of 14 million foods, track physical activity, and learn how to build healthy habits that stick. With more than 500 recipes, 150 Workout routines, and a variety of expert-guided meal and Workout plans, you’ll have the support
Quick question: how are your New Year’s resolutions coming on? If your answer is a shifty, awkward silence, chances are the goals you set weren’t designed to set you up for success in the first place. Goal-setting can be a powerful tool, but it’s also a specific science. Get it wrong and that dress you’re
Myfitness -Pal is the leading app for tracking—and conquering—your nutrition and fitness goals. Log Meals from a database of 14 million foods, track physical activity, and learn how to build healthy habits that stick. With more than 500 recipes, 150 Workout routines, and a variety of expert-guided meal and Workout plans, you’ll have the support
Myfitness -Pal is the leading app for tracking—and conquering—your nutrition and fitness goals. Log Meals from a database of 14 million foods, track physical activity, and learn how to build healthy habits that stick. With more than 500 recipes, 150 Workout routines, and a variety of expert-guided meal and Workout plans, you’ll have the support
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