As they say, “Health is Wealth” and in order to earn this wealth, a person requires to not only maintain a balanced diet but, since a person is required to work hours in front of the computer or other working environment in order to earn the material wealth, this wealth also requires an effort, but… Continue reading Guest Post: How to Make Work Outs More Fun
The following post comes from the talented Dan Chabert who is writing about barefoot running, a topic of interest to runners and bodybuilders alike. Whether you're interested in taking up barefoot running or simply improving your form, this article will no doubt be of value. Enjoy! Bring up Barefoot Running in a group of runners and the… Continue reading Guest Post: The Basics of Barefoot Running
Known more for his incredible bulking routines than a love of aerobics, the following article comes from John McCallum, one of physical culture's best known writers in the twentieth-century. Seeking to marry aerobic and anaerobic forms of exercise, the article (first published in 1967) is an interesting reminder that the idea of 'cardio' having a place in… Continue reading Running by John McCallum (1967)
image With all the gym equipment available on the market today, it’s easy to neglect the good old treadmill. We’ve been using these things to stay fit for years, and they’ve evolved to better suit our needs over time. There are loads of reasons why installing your own treadmill can be a great idea, but… Continue reading The Pros and Cons Of Installing Your Own Treadmill
What could be simpler? Just hop on a piece of foam and roll up and down... anyone could do that right? Yes, anyone can but few do. Why? Mainly because it hurts. It's effective but my god is it sore. Yes today we are talking about the foam roller, the cost-effective means of massaging aching muscles and… Continue reading The History of the Foam Roller
Many thanks to the great team at Ted-Ed for all their work in creating this wondering YouTube video based on a previous post of mine on the dark history of the Treadmill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al-30Z-aH8M TED-Ed is a free educational website for teachers and learners and you can check out more of there amazing stuff by clicking… Continue reading Ted-Ed: History of the Treadmill Lesson
Set in 1970s San Diego, cult comedy movie Anchorman featured a brief skit about jogging. In the scene, lead character Ron Burgundy attempts to explain the new fashionable jogging craze to his colleagues. Struggling to come to terms with the concept himself, Ron settles on "running for a prolonged distance of time...it's supposed to be wild."… Continue reading Born to Run: The Origins of America’s Jogging Craze
When it comes to physical activity, the treadmill often feels like a form of cruel and unusual punishment. Well that's because it is. In the early 1800s, an English Civil Engineer named Sir William Cubitt devised the World's first treadmill as a means of punishing and reforming England's prisoners. Disgusted by the idleness of the… Continue reading A Brief History of the Treadmill
Can techno music help you run faster? Will heavy metal make you stronger? The Folks at Fix.com have created a fascinating infographic detailing the effects that different kinds of music have on exercise. Well worth a read before you think about changing your playlists! http://www.fix.com/blog/the-effects-of-music-on-exercise/
