Summer is well and truly here, and as the temperatures rise and the clouds clear it's tempting to get outside and enjoy the good weather. If you're a fan of keeping fit, you might start putting your running shoes on and try to get a good 5k in before dinner while making the most of the sunshine. We're certainly not going to tell you to stay indoors and avoid exercising in the beautiful summer sun. However, you should be careful. Running in excessive heat can be harmful to your health, and ...
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July 9, 2018
Summer running tips
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April 25, 2018
Why you should ditch the gym for the running track
During the winter, exercising outdoors seems like such a chore. It's so difficult to leave your warm house and go out into the cold in order to run, and doing so can be dangerous due to bad weather or slippery ice. It's much better to go to the gym and do all your exercising indoors, right? Well, it's certainly not the best idea now it's spring. The weather has improved and getting your running shoes on for a jog outside can be one of the best forms of exercise there is. While you could st...
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December 6, 2017
Freeze your way to fitness: How the cold can help you lose weight
When winter comes around, for most people it's time to break out the woolly jumpers and hot drinks. The low temperatures make it hard to get out of your nice warm bed each day, and by the time February comes around most people are well and truly sick of the cold. However, if you are trying to lose weight then winter could be a blessing in disguise. You read that right; the cold can actually help you out with your health and fitness. Simply being in temperatures below around 18 degrees cels...
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September 15, 2017
5 benefits of jogging to work
Commuting can be a necessary evil for many workers, who are often left on congested train carriages or busy buses every morning and evening. However, there is a solution - replacing all or part of your journey with a jog could improve your mental and physical health, as well as potentially saving you some money that would usually be spent on travel tickets! Here are five of the top advantages that come with going for a run: 1. Running can make you feel happier Research from the Karoli...
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December 1, 2016
How do cold temperatures affect your run?
If you're dealing with the cold of winter now, it can be hard to get the motivation to carry on with your usual exercise routine. This is especially the case if you enjoy a good run, as dark days and wet weather are not great for runners. However, one of the things that can really impact your running in winter is the cold. Lower temperatures affect your body differently compared to when it's hot, which means the cold can affect your run too. Understanding how the cold can change the way...