Whether you are training for a Get Your Rear in Gear 5K or or prepping for a marathon, an effective warm up will put your best foot forward during training runs. This Ask the Trainer question comes from a runner who wants to be sure he is doing the best possible exercises before he hits [...]
Metabolic testing can take the guesswork out of exercise. By evaluating several key factors, this test can give exercisers specific personalized numbers to reach their goals, whether those goals are improved health, weight loss, or both. This Ask the Trainer question comes from a healthy older exerciser who is frustrated after hitting an exercise plateau. [...]
When Matt Carrera made plans to run his first marathon, he knew he would use the opportunity to raise funds for charity. He never realized that the charity would become a personal mission. But shortly after beginning his training, Matt got unexpected news. His father was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Now, the 32 year-old runner [...]
Almost all women have cellulite. Concern over the condition brings countless women into diet centers, health clubs and beauty counters. While most remedies have been proven ineffective, the changes that women make as a result of that concern can be positive; better eating practices and improved exercise habits. But can a woman be too young [...]
Hip pain after running is a common complaint, especially among female runners. In this week’s Ask the Trainer article, Chris Freytag addresses a question about hip pain from a runner who is concerned that her jogging days may be over as a result of post-workout symptoms. Submit a fitness question to the experts Get Your [...]
The regular practice of yoga helps cancer survivors sleep better, says a new study by the University of Rochester Medical Center. As part of the research, a customized yoga program was developed which combined both Hatha and restorative forms. Hatha yoga includes asanas (postures) for all levels and breathing exercises designed to balance the mind [...]
This Ask the Trainer inquiry raises a question that many exercisers face as they age. Do achy joints and sore muscles mean that an individual is too old to start an intense workout regime? Fitness expert Kris Wayne specializes in developing exercise programs for adults as they progress through mid-life and beyond. She addresses this [...]
Our Ask the Trainer program allows readers to submit questions to a panel of nationally recognized fitness experts. Answers are posted here in the blog for all readers to see. This week’s question comes from a reader who feels overwhelmed after joining a gym. Submit a fitness question here! Get Your Rear in Gear Reader: [...]
Our Ask the Trainer program allows readers to submit questions to a panel of nationally recognized fitness experts. Answers are posted here in the blog for all readers to see. This week’s question comes from a Get Your Rear in Gear participant. Submit a question to the trainers! Reader: I am not a runner, but [...]
Pool running, often called aqua jogging, is a great activity for exercisers who have medical conditions or physical limitations which limit them to water based activities. It is also excellent off-season training for runners...
