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My oldest child turned 19 this past weekend and I’m feeling kind of old. Of course my three kids (10, 15, and 19) consistently remind me that I’ll be half a century in 5 years. LOL! Kids gotta love em, right? The other day, my son (who is now taller than me) was counting the gray hairs sprouting on top of my head. I believe there are at least 19 (one for each year of his life). These white hairs all seem to be clumped on the crown of my head, just out of reach to easily pluck (believe me I’ve tried).
The other day I was getting my hair cut and the lady cutting my hair, said in a high-pitched voice, “Oh look everyone! An Angel Lick!” For a second I thought this lady had gone loopy and had see an angel figure in the hair that had fallen on the floor or something and wanted to take a picture of it to sell on eBay. But no, she was referring to the white hairs on the top of my head. She said when they clumped like that, it’s called an “Angel Lick.” Lucky me. Most people have a guardian angel. I just get licked by one.
I may be getting older, I guess we all are, but I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life. I’m definitely more fit than when I was in my 20s. I think it has to do with running. You know, people are spending thousands of dollars on Human Growth Hormone injections because that’s supposed to be the new fountain of youth. And, research has shown that HGH does help stop cell degeneration and destruction. Have you ever seen that ad with the guy in his 60s or 70s with the body like Arnold? Not sure if that picture’s doctored or not, but HGH is what he’s supposed to be taking. Well, I don’t want a body-builder body when I’m 70, but I do want to stay healthy and fit as I get older. Continue reading 'Don’t think there are benefits of running as you age? Think again!'»
In our last beginner fitness tip, Where’s your heart? we looked at the concept of heart rate based training and its application during the foundation phase of the annual training plan. As previously stated, for the beginner runner, the safest and most effective means of determining appropriate pacing objectives during your treadmill based workouts is via the monitoring of your heart rate response. One of the advantages of owning a Landice treadmill is the fact that you can effectively track your “HR” response via the wireless heart rate chest strap that is included with the majority of the Landice models.
During the first 4 weeks of your build up, you’ll want to limit your HR to 80% of max during any of your workouts (click here to determine how to estimate your maximum heart rate) in order to allow your body ample time to adjust and to the new forms of stress its facing when undertaking a run specific training program. Never forget this simple principle: Effective training is nothing more than optimizing the balance between stress and recovery; hard training breaks the body down, and easier training allows it to adapt to the stress and grow stronger. Continue reading 'Aerobic Fartlek Session – Train your heart'»
For the beginner runner, the safest and most effective means of determining appropriate pacing objectives during your treadmill based workouts is via the monitoring of your heart rate response. One of the advantages of owning a Landice treadmill is the fact that you can effectively track your “HR” response via the wireless HR chest strap that is included with the majority of the Landice models. But why exactly is HR response so important and what does it mean? Let’s dive a little deeper here.
If you’re a runner, then chances are you are at risk for a common running injury to your Achilles tendon. Thad McLaurin, Runner Dude, gives these tips to strengthen your calves in an effort to avoid injury to your Achilles tendon.
Calf strengthening exercises and calf stretches are the best way to avoid Achilles tendon injuries. The following workout shows 5 different exercises that target your calves as well as two stretches. Once or twice a week pick 2 or 3 of the exercises and do 12-15 reps and 2-3 sets of each and before you know it you’ll have calves that are working hard making you a stronger more efficient runner.
Some of our customers sent us this video of their Landice treadmill purchased in 1996. After 13 years, it’s still going strong, and they love it! Check it out!
To learn more about Landice treadmills, or to find a dealer near you, visit our website at www.Landice.com
If you’re struggling to maintain or lose weight while on a regular run routine, mix some of these exercises into your workout and boost your metabolism!
Read more about how to ramp up your workout on Thad McLaurin, a.k.a. Runner Dude’s blog.
If you’re like many runners, you may find that although you’re training several days a week, you aren’t losing any weight. You may have even noticed a slight increase in your weight since you started training.
There may be several reasons for lack of weight loss and even weight gain, including:
You aren’t paying attention to your BMR (basal metabolic rate) – the number of calories required for your body to function at rest. Are you eating more calories than you need for your body to be fully functional at your activity level?
Your body may have acclimated to your regular workouts and simply isn’t being challenged.
Thad McLaurin, of Runner Dude’s Fitness, delves into the details of this common problem among runners. Check out his blog to calculate your BRM and read a few tips to help you introduce a bit of variety into your workout.
Tomorrow Thad will be back with special exercises to help boost your metabolism and get back on track with weight loss.
Whether you’re training for an upcoming race, or simply working out to stay in shape, there is one essential factor for every workout. Any workout for any athlete, from beginner to elite must include this one element: The Fun Factor. Today’s post wraps up our review of basic training tips from Janda Ricci-Munn.
The Fun Factor: Above all else, road racing is a great sport and a great way to get into shape. Have fun with your training and racing and never lose sight of why you’re out there in the first place: To challenge yourself and to enjoy the process of building your body up into a running machine!
Photo by Chris Milliman. Courtesy of Craft Apparel.
Back by popular demand, our beginner running tips from Janda Ricci-Munn.
Physical training is never easy. Learning to have discipline can be painful. Pushing your body to its limits can often have painful immediate results, before reaping the true benefits of training. Have you decided it’s time to get your body in motion? Are you setting physical fitness as your New Year’s Resolution? Perhaps the thought of becoming a runner is scary for you. Or maybe it seems impossible. Maybe you just don’t think you’re capable because the times you’ve tried to commit to working out only left you frustrated. Let us help you.
At Landice, we want to help you be the best YOU you can be. We’ve enlisted the help of Janda Ricci-Munn, accomplished triathlete and coach. Together, we want to offer you practical training tips to help you reach your own fitness goals. Let us journey with you. Leave us comments and updates. Tell us how you’re doing. Let us know when you’re training for a race so we can cheer you on. Let’s get moving! Continue reading 'Back to the Basics: Learning to Walk'»
RT @FitnessExchange: According to the American Medical Assoc., a treadmill workout ranks #1 among workouts on cardiovascular machines. [landicefitness]
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