How to Build a Cardio Routine
Cardiovascular health is vitally important in any training program. Less than 50% of adults in the US are meeting the AHA requirements of 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes/week of vigorous activity. It’s my guess that people know about the guidelines and that they should be more active, but they have trouble knowing exactly what to do, and how to structure a plan. Below is a plan that progresses your cardiovascular ability over the next 12 weeks. It is cardio-specific and does not include any weight training, and it is a 4-5 day/week program; however, if you cannot commit to that frequency, it will become a 20-week program to perform all the sessions.
The Mental & Physical Sides of Running: What Keeps Me Going
I don’t have to be the first to tell you that this has been a tough year for everyone emotionally, mentally and physically. Sticking to a healthy routine has never been more important. Throughout the last year, running has always been an outlet for me. Through tough, lonely, and cold days where it was an effort to even get out of the house, running has always put my mind and body at ease, providing stress relief and happiness, even if for a short period of time.
Maintaining Your Winter Running Routine
It is possible to maintain your outdoor running routine in the winter, but you must always keep safety top of mind.
Although running outside in the winter can be intimidating due to conditions like ice, snow and cold, you can keep your running mileage up if you have the right gear and follow some practical cold-weather safety tips. Read below for guidance on how to stay warm when battling some of the year’s coldest temperatures.
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