“Running is killing my middle-aged knees. Still, how can I do more of it? I’m so low without my runner’s high.” Dude, are you hallucinating? Drugs and surgery are not the answer. But what is? Once again, Fun and Fit find facts. Run along little doggies!
Tag Archives | aerobic activity
Pain in the Butt–My Trainer That Is
What is the deal with muscle soreness post-exercise? If you have a “Rubenesque” figure, does that mean you are like Pee-Wee Herman, aka Paul Reubens? Do personal trainers have it in for their clients? 25% cardio + 25% resistance training + 50% good nutrition = 100% sore hiney!
Weights or Cardio – Who’s On First?
WIld and crazy superwomen can do it all – cardio, weight training, getting fit, losing weight, shopping at glycogen stores. But in what order should we overachieve with our exercise activity? Weights then cardio? Wait on weights? Who’s on first? Fun and Fit has the definitive answer: “It depends.”
Spinning, Walking, Treading are Big Fat Pains
Frank is on a “Pain, but no Gain” cardio workout program that creates knee troubles. Spinning has his head spinning; treading leaves him unable to tread even lightly. Diving in to rescue him from agony and 25 extra pounds is Fun and Fit. Were K and A able to harness twin telepathy to come up with a solution for this suffering senior soul?
The Knights Who Say “Knee”
Poor John suffers from knee pain during aerobic exercise and walking. How can he protect his knees? Is a buff and wax enough to keep them safe and beautiful? How far can he go with advice that uses fancy Latin terms to address what’s going with his joints and muscles? Read the whole post to find out what he and you can do to minimize knee pain during cardio activity. http://funandfit.org
Walk (or Run) to the “Best” Cardio Workout
From Texas to Missouri, exercisers wonder what the best cardio exercise is. Kymberly runs for pancakes: Alexandra runs at the mouth. But other than that, they advise walking…or running…or the treadmill…or stairclimber…or whatever looks as though it’s heading down, not uphill. Will you get a true and helpful answer? Can you discover the “best” aerobic activity to meet your goals? You bet. You’ll find out the best from the best.
Burn a Myth to Burn More Calories
Baby boomer Diane wonders whether she should slow down or speed up to burn fat. Alexandra’s heart rate goes up when she thinks of Clive Owen. But what does that have to do with this fat burning myth? Kymberly confused Clive with Daniel Craig, which really got Alexandra exhausted. But what about poor Diane back on that treadmill? Should she go hard? fast? slow? or stylishly? Get ready to set a myth and your workout on fire!
Be Still My Beating (Cardio) Heart
Why keep your head above your heart during cardio activity? According to Fun and Fit, it’s all about looking good while avoiding fainting. Oh, and not starting a war for oxygen between your working muscles and brain. Assuming the brain is working….
