Preparation and Training

Warm-up and Cool-down Whatever form of exercise we do during the actual workout, our body condition differs greatly from the normal body condition. Learn about our body's link between the normal and exercise condition. This section contains an overview about warm-ups and cool-downs. Stretching Without a good stretch, all your hard work at the gym will not be complete. One of the major benefits of stretching is that it increases your flexibility. Stretching is essential to overall Fitness that is why you need to perform stretches regularly. Resistance Exercises This section will cover the Basics of Resistance Training, Training with Free Weights, Training with Weights on a Gym Machine, and Training with Your Own Body Weight. Include resistance trainings in your fitness routine and you'll reap the many benefits it offer. Injury Prevention Exercises In any type of physical activity, proper training is valuable to help prevent injuries. This section provides prevention exercises for back pains, shin splints, and injuries in the knee, foot and ankles. Remember "Prevention is a key." Yoga for Runners To greatly improve every bit of your body, try practicing Yoga. It will help you feel better and prevent injuries. In this section, learn how Yoga practice helps in improving your Running performance. Target Pace Training Target Pace Training involves choosing a target pace and a goal time for Running. Keep in mind, though, that every type of runner calls for a specific type of training program. Find the right training that can help improve your overall performance. Stretches for Runners Stretching is an important part of Running because it makes your body flexible enough for activity which consequently reduces the probability of injuring yourself. So if you want a pain-free run, include stretches in your training program. Hill Training Hill Training is perfect for athletes who depend on high Running speeds and it has strengthening effects especially to the runners. It is an effective way of building aerobic power and strength.