What is Heel Strike? For those familiar with running terms, heel strike is when your heel is the first to hit the ground when running. Defining Heel Strike Let’s break down the definition of heel strike so you understand what it is and how it may affect your running endeavors. While running, if your heel …
Simple HIIT Run Workout for Overweight Beginners Running can be a tough sport to get into if you’re overweight or chubby. Especially when most running programs call for cross-training, resistance training, or HIIT run workouts. It’s a lot to keep up with. In other articles, we’ve discussed weight training and cross-training, in this one, we’ll …
Starting to jog? Follow these 3 tips For most new chubby runners, starting to jog is both exciting and daunting. You don’t know what you don’t know, so use that enthusiasm to power you through the next couple of weeks. It’s those first few weeks that can be the toughest, going from no running to …
Try running at night to beat the summer heat During the sweaty summer months, running at night is a great change of pace to beat the heat. When the sun goes down, the road cools off and you can tackle your training program. Your genetic predisposition is already a struggle, you don’t need to add …
Why running uphill makes you a better runner Most runners don’t like running uphill. Depending on the steepness of the hill, it’s extremely difficult to run uphill. But, just like anything else that is difficult, it pays off in the end. Running hills has many benefits, like building strength, speed, and confidence, and some others …
10 Deep Breathing Benefits for Chubby People One way to improve your mental and physical health is to learn more about deep breathing benefits. Sure breathing is something we all need to do to stay alive, but did you know that deep breathing can actually improve your health? There are so many benefits, both mentally …
What is the correct running form? Have you ever watched a real runner and their seemingly effortless and perfectly correct running form? Runner body types and their lean body, and long legs seem to have perfect form. But is there really a right way to run? The perfect runner form? The short answer, is not …
5 healthy lifestyle tips for chubby people Healthy lifestyle tips are important to many. Especially those struggling with weight. Lifestyle is more than just exercise and diet. A healthy lifestyle includes mental health, emotional health, intellectual, spiritual health along physical health. All of these make up a healthy lifestyle. 1. Healthy lifestyle tips for intellectual …
Why a late-night run can help your training A late-night run may be the perfect answer to training for a marathon during the summer. The heat of the summer months can make any form of running a big, sweaty mess. But, I’ve found a little secret to overcoming the heat. Try a late-night run. Late-night …
What is the Run-Walk Method All About? The run-walk method is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a mix of running and walking. A run-walk method is a specialized form of interval training targeted to help chubby people start running or get through a marathon training schedule. The exercise allows for strategically timed walk breaks …
