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Endurance training techniques for runners of all levels

Posted January 5th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Emily Hoskins

Section: Running & Training, Training Tips

Unlike many recreational activities, training for a marathon is serious business. If you fail to train properly you not only run the risk of not finishing, but you could seriously injure yourself.

There are several types of endurance training out there, so finding the right one for your personal goals and needs is crucial. The types of aerobic endurance training differ in duration, frequency, and intensity which will lead to different physiological adaptations within the body that improve your overall fitness level.
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Are spinning classes a good way to exercise?

Posted December 31st, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise

Whether you’re out of shape or very fit, spinning classes can help you improve. You ride a stationary bicycle in a group, with a leader who tells you what to do and plays lively music to set the tempo.

Many health clubs and gyms offer these classes, and I recommend them to all of my patients. Spinning is relatively safe because it is done with a smooth rotary motion that does not involve the muscle damaging road shock of running.
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Griffin keeps your tempo so you pick up yours

Posted July 29th, 2006 at 3:24 PM by Adam Berger

Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Motivation, Music

Whether you are running, hiking, riding a canoe, biking, walking, weightlifting, flying a kite, or whatever else you do to for pleasure Griffin has left you with no more excuses for leaving your iPod behind. The Griffin tempo is a machine washable, stretchy neoprene-like, armband that goes above and beyond competing arm cases.

The tempo keeps your iPod nano or full-sized iPod with video accessible, while holding it securely against your arm. It has a clear shield to protect your screen and click wheel, reflectors to keep you visible out at night, and a built-in headphone cord wrap that keeps the slack from getting caught on the treadmill arms.

The tempo is selling for $24.99.

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