“Ask the Trainer” question from M.R. a Get Your Rear in Gear reader: I have a question about how many calories I need per day. I track all my calories, and I work out about 4 to 5 times per week with a mix of cardio (spinning, running, or elliptical) and weights. I’m 5’7.5″ and [...]
By Bryan Brander, Bull City Coaching, Durham, N.C. Have you ever found yourself reading through running magazines, asking veteran runners, or combing the web for running advice to take you to the next level? If so, good for you! There is a strong body of research and commonly accepted running practices that are widely utilized [...]
An article by Leslie Goldman in the July 2011 edition of Runner’s World magazine gives you the perfect excuse to enjoy summer produce: to stay hydrated during runs and summer work outs. The article calls out some of summer’s best fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, avocados, cucumbers, and tomatoes, as ways of not only getting [...]
We received this question through our Facebook page and sent it to one of our fitness experts for her opinion. Remember, before you try any new exercise regimen you should talk with your physician. Question: Do you have any tips for getting your abdominal area back in shape after surgery? It’s been 6 [...]
I love Twitter, nevermind that as communications director for Get Your Rear in Gear it’s a part of my job, but it can lead you to people and places you may not come in contact with on a normal day. Take for example @katieRUNSthis. Katie M. Key is a runner in Baton Rouge, we chatted [...]
By Amy Wenzel, Get Your Rear in Gear Communications Intern Not feeling motivated to get your rear in gear because you’re sick of the same old workouts? Or maybe your just looking for some different workouts that you may never thought of or just never got around to? Well here are a few ideas that [...]
By Dana Neve, fitness coach, Get Your Rear in Gear Ask the Trainer contributor Temperatures are rising, ice and snow are melting, greenery is sprouting, birds are chirping, air conditioners are running . . . however Spring harkens in your area the trend is clear, we ARE saying good-bye, farewell, so long, don’t let the [...]
According to the American Cancer Society, regular physical activity can significantly lower your lifetime risk for cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Research done by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and the American Cancer Society have found that individuals get the most benefits from exercise if they do so [...]
Walking, running and hiking are excellent forms of exercise. As weight bearing activities, these workouts help to improve joint health, burn calories, and as part of an overall exercise program, help to improve health and wellness. Moderate exercise has also been shown to help prevent many forms of disease, including colon cancer. But sore calves [...]
Heart rate training can make any workout more effective. Whether you are training to run a Get Your Rear in Gear 5K, preparing for a marathon to raise funds for the cause, or simply trying to lose weight for improved health, maintaining the proper heart rate is a great workout technique to reach those goals [...]
