Congratulations on making the right decision and buying aZengear compression gear! Here are some tips on how to wear and care after your compression socks: Your compression socks can be worn regularly on a daily basis or occasionally when you … Continue Reading
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Preventing Running Injuries
For anyone new to running, nothing matters more than a continuous focus on injury prevention. Along with shin splints, there are hundreds of painful and potentially debilitating conditions that accompany poor exercise regimes/techniques.
To ensure you stay safe and enjoy your active lifestyle, the following injury-prevention guidelines come highly recommended:
1. Never Skip Warm-Ups
No matter how much of a hurry you may be in, you must never exercise before performing a sufficient warm up. Warming up the joints and muscles helps prevent the kind of damage that can be irreparable. Stretching, shaking and generally loosening yourself up prior to each run should be considered mandatory. … Continue Reading
Running for Weight Loss
Running is widely regarded as one of the best forms of exercise for a healthy weight loss. It is also one of the most affordable and accessible approaches to everyday exercise which just about anyone can participate in. Nevertheless, if you do intend to get into running specifically to lose weight, there are a few guidelines to follow: 1. Professional Advice
Before beginning any weight loss regime, it is important to consult with a doctor or qualified professional. Your current physical health should be evaluated in full, in order to determine the best course of action for losing weight. Not every approach to weight-loss is suitable for every person looking to lose weight. … Continue Reading
Psychological Benefits of Running
Alongside the prior-mentioned physical benefits, running can also benefit psychological health in a multitude of ways: 1. Mood Enhancement – Running prompts the release of endorphins in the brain, which are known to trigger a sense of wellbeing, happiness and even euphoria. This chemical response within the brain explains why runners often feel the most incredible sense of joy and happiness following challenging runs, even when their bodies are exhausted. … Continue Reading
Physical Health Benefits of Running
Why is running such a popular activity worldwide? For a variety of reasons – including its association with countless health benefits. With little to no specialist equipment required, it is one of the most accessible forms of exercise. Just as … Continue Reading
Supporting Running With Hydration
Sufficient consumption of fluids while exercising has always been critically important. The Dangers of Dehydration Contrary to a popular belief, dehydration and thirst are by no means the same thing. Feeling thirsty is one thing, but when the body becomes … Continue Reading
How to Maintain Motivation While Running
No matter how determined you are to make running a regular part of your life, you’re guaranteed to struggle with your motivation from time to time. It’s the same with most types of physical activities – what begins as an … Continue Reading
Shopping for Running Shoes
When it comes to preventing shin splints and improving your performance, the single most important weapon in your arsenal is a pair of high-quality running shoes supplemented by a good pair of compression socks. Be sure to follow these guidelines … Continue Reading
Mistakes to Avoid As a Runner
Newcomers to running are oftentimes tempted to dive in at the deep end. They technically know how to run already and therefore assume they know exactly what they’re doing. Unfortunately, this is the mistake that can potentially have very serious … Continue Reading
The Importance of Nutrition for Runners
Nutrition plays a significant role in your overall physical health and athletic performance. Nutrition is also one of the most commonly overlooked considerations among novice and intermediate runners who wonder why they feel fatigued, fail to make any real progress … Continue Reading