Articles filed under Exercise
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Grieving her marriage, a mom found resilience in runningApr 04, 2016 5:55 am - Four months after my husband of 12 years moved states away, I clocked 60 miles in a single January on a treadmill at the only local gym I could find that offered child c...
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Couch to 5K Week 7 tip: Improve your running formApr 03, 2016 5:00 am - This week's workout: Walk 1 min/Run 9 mins for 30 minutes Here are some tips to help you improve your running form. Better form will help you use less energy and b...
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Couch to 5K Week 6 tip: The foam roller is a runner's best friendMar 26, 2016 11:00 pm - This week's workout: Walk 2 min/Run 8 min for 30 minutes By Nick Hurley Dick Pond When you increase the intensity or duration of your running, you may notice or feel som...
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Couch to 5K Week 5 tip: Pacing and breathingMar 20, 2016 6:33 am - This week's workout: Walk 3 min/Run 7 min for 30 minutes By Nick Hurley Dick Pond As you begin to run more and walk less, you may have more questions about how fast you ...
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More doctors are prescribing exercise instead of medicationMar 15, 2016 7:00 am - BOSTON - When Dr. Michelle Johnson scribbles out prescriptions, the next stop for many of her patients is the gym, not the pharmacy. Doctors treating chronic health prob...
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Couch to 5K Week 4 tip: Don't overthink itMar 12, 2016 5:33 am - This week's workout: Walk 2.5 min/Run 5 min for 30 minutes Sometimes your mentality can get in the way of achieving what you want. Here are a few reminders to help you ...
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Couch to 5K Week 3 tip: Wearing the right clothesMar 06, 2016 5:33 am - Walk 4 min/Run 2 min for 30 minutes Many runners wear the wrong clothing or too many layers making it tougher for their bodies to handle the heat or cold. Consider the f...
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Couch to 5K Week 2 tip: Proper footwear, increasing your workoutsFeb 28, 2016 5:00 am - Last week, we briefly discussed making sure you have the right shoes when beginning a running or workout program. It is best to be fitted for a pair of shoes by someone ...
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Let us help you get moving with our Couch to 5K featureFeb 20, 2016 5:33 am - Fitness experts agree that a key to better health is to move more. But if you have settled into a sedentary life, just the idea of getting off the couch can seem overwhe...
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Couch to 5K tips: Listen to your bodyFeb 20, 2016 4:33 am - • Invest in yourself with the right equipment and support system. Get a friend or family member to join you and work together. Let others know about your goals so you ca...