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Chest Pain in Cold Weather

Posted November 7th, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Exercise

joggin_in_snow.jpgExercising in cold weather can cause chest pain in some people who have no problems when they exercise in warm weather. When cold wind blows on your face, your heart rate slows down. This decreases the blood flow to the heart and can cause pain in people with blocked coronary arteries.

The blood supply to your heart muscle comes from arteries on its outside surface. The blood that is pumped inside your heart’s chambers brings almost no oxygen to your heart muscle. If you have arteriosclerosis, the fatty plaques in your heart’s arteries restrict the flow of blood to your heart. Your heart has to pump rapidly to meet its needs for oxygen. A cold wind slows your heart, reducing the flow of blood. If the heart muscle is unable to get all the oxygen it needs, it starts to hurt. Read the rest of this entry »


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Reebok Running: Making Progress

Posted September 21st, 2006 at 7:09 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Gear & Apparel, Running Shoes

RBK Trinity KFS.jpgReebok’s exponential growth and strong emergence in the running market is hard to miss. Their advertisements are everywhere - their shoe line has exploded - and their apparel can hold its own against Nike, New Balance, Under Armour and even Brooks.

For all you skeptics out there - guess which shoe was just designated as the “Editor’s Choice” by Runner’s World Magazine? Believe it or not - it is the all-new Trinity KFS - by guess who? REEBOK. This shoe is somewhat of a hybrid as it offers cushioning but is also characterized by Road Runner Sports to be a stability shoe. It is best for medium frame runners with normal to slight pronation and normal arches.

NOTE: Want to know what type of shoes best fit your body type, arch and running needs? Check out our article on the “wet test” and our shoe buying guide.

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