Training
The 5 Second Countdown
Friday, July 3rd, 2009This one is a very simple fat burning treadmill workout. Starting at the baseline pace, run for 1 minute at that pace then increase by .1 MPH.
You will then run at that pace for 55 seconds, then increase by another .1 MPH and continue to follow the sequence below:
-run for 50 seconds increase by .1 MPH
-run for 45 seconds increase by .1 MPH
-run for 40 seconds increase by .1 MPH
-run for 35 seconds increase by .1 MPH
-run for 30 seconds increase by .1 MPH
-run for 25 seconds increase by .1 MPH
-run for 20 seconds increase by .1 MPH
-run for 15 seconds increase by .1 MPH
-run for 10 seconds increase by .1 MPH
-run for 5 seconds increase by .1 MPH
Fat Runners Should Love Running Hills
Friday, January 2nd, 2009Yes, I said it! But wait one second before you leave. Running hills is a blast and can be very fun (I see you rolling your eyes). Anyway, it is a great alternative to intense interval training and builds strength in the legs.
Running hills can also be a good way to work on that posture and arm swing, expecially the arm swing. Check out this post about how running hills stink.
Improve Your Running with Proper Breathing
Sunday, October 19th, 2008by Dave Elger
There seems to be a great deal of confusion these days over the proper way to breathe while running or jogging.
According to the text Physiology of Sport and Exercise by Wilmore and Costill the need to breathe increases in direct proportion to the intensity of work. A mild workload such as brisk walking prompts expansion of the lungs and deeper breathing. As the work becomes more difficult, the rate of breathing also increases.
Sprinting Fat Off
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Warp Speed Fat Loss – Making the Most of the Program
By Greg McKenzie
Warp speed fat loss is a brand new product that has been making some incredible claims, namely how to lose 21 pounds of fat in 28 days. Now most people I know would jump at the chance for this, in fact for a few people this would be life changing.