Want to try running in a new location and just don’t know where to go, or want to know exactly how far you ran/walked/biked during your last outing? There are several online mapping tools available for free. Check out www.usatf.org/routes, www.mapmyrun.com, or www.runningmap.com. These are also great if you are directionally-challenged like myself. I print…
Last day of recommendations for staying hydrated (I promise)… So after reading the last post about how much water you actually need, are you saying to yourself “How on earth can anyone drink that much water in one day?” Good, because I am too! Here are some tips on how to get enough water: Get…
Countless studies have been done about how much water should be consumed daily and unfortunately these studies have produced varying results. The only consensus at this point is that everyone’s needs are different based on several factors including how much you exercise and how active you are, the environment you live in, any illnesses or…
Water is crucial to your health. It makes up, on average, 60% of your body weight and every system in your body depends on water to function properly. Lack of water can lead to dehydration, which even mild dehydration can leave you feeling drained. Every day you lose water by sweating, noticeable or not, exhaling,…
A goal undefined is simply a wish. How many times have you said “I want to lose some weight” or “I should work out more often” and thought of that as a goal? Oftentimes goals go unachieved because they are not defined. In order to achieve our goals we need to identify them, define them…
Living a healthy life requires constant goal setting. In order to reach our goals, we need to hold ourselves accountable and not let our goals escape to the land of New Year’s Resolutions and good intentions. Keep yourself motivated by writing your goals down and posting them in a visible location. For example, if you frequently…
