The “Daily 2 Miles” habit provides the most benefit when you make it a commitment 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Since I adopted this habit recently, I have already missed one day, and the culprit was the very thing I adopted the habit to deal with: stress. […]
Walking & Running
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Inflammation that is aging your body from the inside and causing cognitive decline, joint pain, loss of muscle mass, and more is called inflammaging. Acute inflammation is necessary for healing. When it does its job, it retreats. Inflammaging is the opposite. It is chronic, systemic, low-grade, and self-sustaining. There is […]
Comparing walking versus bicycling for longevity is an opportunity to explore the unique benefits of each type of cardio workout. Walking is a weight-bearing workout, and bicycling is a weight-supported workout, and that gives each one unique benefits. The Longevity Showdown Between Walking and Bicycling In the quest for a […]
The benefits of treadmills and walking pads for health, fitness, and longevity are numerous, starting with the power of consistent movement. Scroll down to learn more ways that you can be walking towards a fitter future. The Unsung Hero of Health: Why Your Treadmill (or Walking Pad) is a Longevity […]
The ingredients quercetin and beta-alanine are highly effective for endurance training and are both found in BODi Performance Energize. Scroll down to learn how the power duo of quercetin and beta-alanine can unleash your inner endurance beast. To save 15% on Energize, click here and use Code RICHD2BODI. The Power […]
One of the benefits of walking or running two miles a day is that it can significantly slow your biological aging process. Slowing the march of Father Time is something that all of us start thinking about sooner or later. Here’s some good advice to help with that. How Just […]
The powerful health benefits of walking make it an ideal activity for everyone who has the option to experience its benefits. In a world saturated with complex workout routines and expensive gym memberships, it’s easy to overlook one of the most accessible and effective forms of exercise: walking. This simple, low-impact […]
On April 16th, 1984 I ran the Boston Marathon. The longest race I had run prior to that was the Nike New Jersey 10 Miler in March 1984. I met a woman at the race who had qualified for Boston and was running it on April 16th. We drove up […]
The best ways to combine yoga and running are the ones that will enhance your flexibility and speed your recovery. In the article by Brit Yeager in the BODi Blog, she provides some great tips that will improve your running. Yoga and running are like two peas in a pod. Runners […]
The benefits of walking are countless, but these 11 will motivate you to get outside or get on the treadmill and get your steps in! Scroll down to read this article by Linnea Zielinski that describes in detail the most important benefits of walking for your health and wellbeing. […]
This list of 11 benefits of running is just a partial list of all the benefits of running, which includes among the most important, improving cardiovascular health. To learn what they are, scroll down to read the article from Paige Smith and Jorden Burchette. On the definitive list of […]
How important is heart rate in fitness training? I asked AI that question and here is the response that I got: Knowing your heart rate is very important in fitness training. It provides a concrete way to monitor the intensity of your workout. It allows you to optimize your training […]
If you are walking for weight loss you have definitely chosen an ideal form of movement to do it with options to make your workouts even more successful. To learn more, scroll down to read this article from Maia Appleby and Paige Smith Yes, walking can help with weight loss — especially if your […]
The all-new Polar Vantage M3 is designed in Finland for multi-sport athletes. Slim. Compact. Lightweight. Yet powerful, stylish and strong. It is packed with the trusted training, recovery, and sleep-tracking features that Polar users love and the latest biosensing technologies. POLAR VANTAGE M3: THE CONCEPT Sport looks good on you. […]
Among the benefits of walking are helping you to lose or maintain weight, being a good alternative to running, and better sleep. Scroll down to read this post from the BODi Blog by Linnea Zielinski. In fitness, we tend to underrate the basics: getting enough water, sleeping enough hours, and yes, walking […]
Coach Rich Dafter’s Training Log chronicles his training at 73 after 57 years of running and almost 40 of those years with an autoimmune disorder that began after a car accident on May 17th, 1985. Each day I will share the workout that I did to keep moving even on […]
BODi Coach Rich Dafter’s training log includes all of his BODi and running workouts to stay accountable. You can follow me on Strava, and join my 4 Weeks to a Better You BODi Group for more information and accountability. Although I became a Team Beachbody Coach on January 8th, 2007, […]
Cold weather running can be something that you look forward to and not something that you dread with these 7 tips from Lauren Bedosky. Scroll down to read her post from the Beachbody On Demand Blog. When temps drop, many runners sprint to the treadmill. While there’s nothing wrong with […]
30 Day Breakaway is great for beginners or runners who want a structured workout that they can do with the Beachbody On Demand app. The workouts are based on your rate of perceived exertion, so every workout is uniquely yours. Scroll down to read the rest of this post from Lauren […]
Finding the best night running gear means that in low-light conditions, you will be seen, safe, and protected. Scroll down to read the rest of this post by Chelsea Frank in the Beachbody On Demand blog. Whether you’re running at night or in rainy, low-light weather conditions, staying seen, safe, and […]
Eighteen years ago my daughter Grace was born. Less than 14 months later, I became a full-time work-from-home dad and have loved every minute of it since, raising two beautiful daughters working full-time from home. It wasn’t until January 8th, 2007 that I became a Team Beachbody Coach and that […]
Yoga poses after your run can be very beneficial. Yoga and running make a perfect pair because yoga helps break up the repetitive motions of running that often lead to muscle imbalances, pain, and even injury. Running is a great cardio workout that can help you lose weight, keep your ticker strong, […]
Ultrarunning Documentaries for Motivation and Inspiration I watch ultrarunning documentaries for motivation but in order to run an ultra (anything over 26.2 miles) it also takes a lot of planning. Here are some of the many that I have watched. Chasing 400: The Grand Slam of Ultrarunning As an avid […]
Interval running is great for fitness because it is a highly effective training protocol and it’s useful for both beginners and experienced runners. “An interval is simply a set period of time where you are running at a certain pace and then taking a break for a certain period of […]
8 Tips for Running in the Heat Running in the heat means putting the right elements in place so that you can handle the heat much better and enjoy the effort. Whether you are preparing to take on 30 Day Breakaway, training for your 10th marathon, or just getting started as a […]
In the race of running on a treadmill vs. outside, who wins? Here, we explain exactly how outdoor and treadmill running compare, and how to balance the benefits of both outdoor and indoor running for the best results. There’s no disputing the benefits of running. But when it comes to […]
30 Day Breakaway is a program for beginner runners that helps you with endurance and running technique, so you can go faster or farther If you’re ready to move beyond the occasional fun run, you’re going to need a more comprehensive plan. When you’re choosing a running program for beginners, […]
30 Day Breakaway combines resistance training with running to help you conquer a 5K and build a leaner, stronger, faster body. If you’re ready to discover how resilient you are both physically and mentally, you won’t want to miss Beachbody’s new 30-day running challenge, 30 Day Breakaway. Created by Super Trainer […]
“Finish” Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin and I share a love of inspirational stories, quotes and videos I learned yesterday. I was searching on Prime for a running video to watch and I saw, “Running for Jim“, the inspirational story of Coach Jim Tracy, his team and […]
On September 1, 2019, I completed 53 years of running and I have basically been running for a lifetime. Now we’ll see what the future holds. On this day in 1966, I had no idea that meeting my friend Tom at the Raritan Valley Country Club for the first day […]
I Committed to Run 1,000 Miles in 2018 Just an FYI – I don’t drink, ever. You may wonder then why I commented in a post in Mark Zuckerberg’s “A Year of Running” group on New Year’s Day that I was going to try to run 1,000 miles in 2018. […]
We used to say that our tired legs were because of lactic acid build up. For runners, we’d say that there was a 48 hour rule meaning that we were more tired 48 hours after a hard workout than we are the next day. Now we know that we are […]
After 4 days of record rainfall from Wednesday to Saturday this week, why I chose the Embudito Trail for my run this morning, I don’t know. It is steep, rocky, the footing is poor – and that’s under normal conditions. But one reason that I chose it is because it […]
Fasted State Training: A Complete Guide From the Beachbody On Demand Blog, March 10, 2017 | BY: Denis Faye, M.S. What is fasted state training? A perennial favorite of bro-science fitness enthusiasts, fasted state training simply means exercising after having not eaten for several hours, typically early in the morning […]
Scott Jurek’s vegan eight-grain pancakes have become a staple in our house and a Sunday morning breakfast every week. After reading Eat & Run by Scott Jurek (one of my favorite books of all time), I started making his vegan Eight Grain Strawberry Pancakes. I have yet to eat them […]
On my 45:00 run in the foothills today, I saw two people and five coyotes. One of the people was near the end of the run and she warned me that there was blood on the trail ahead. I’ve had people say that there were rattlesnakes or coyotes, but never […]
I’ve been having heart rate issues for years, dating back to at least 20 years ago when I first moved to Albuquerque from New Jersey. It has always been with my running heart rate until recently. Some of those issues have subsided but have been replaced with an irregular heart […]
You probably don’t notice, but as a highly successful Team Beachbody Coach, I only infrequently post or tweet about the Team Beachbody workout that I just did. Well, that isn’t because I don’t love all of the programs that I have tried or want to be able to bask […]
Having been a runner for almost 44 years, I know my body. I am very consistent in my training and performances as well as nutrition and lifestyle habits, so when I start to not run well, I know that my body is fighting off something. On Thanksgiving Day […]
I’ve been a long time reader of Runner’s World and always find their articles informative and valuable. The marathon isn’t for everyone, but if you do decided to train for one, these 10 tips from Amby Burfoot will help you do it right. “Three weeks before last spring’s London marathon, […]