 This question came through Instagram: Why does running suck?
My buddy Big Neil and I touched on it in our podcast The Big Freakin’ Health Coach Podcast, and I thought it deserved more consideration and explanation. Before diving into the scientific reasoning behind running difficulty, we have to make a few assumptions. I’m not approaching the answer to this question to include interval running or sprints. In the context of this question I am assuming that the type of running in question is long duration running - AKA jogging. Jogging is often understood to be a low intensity steady state (LISS) form of cardio, lasting 20-60 minutes for the average person. As someone who does NOT run for fun, here are my thoughts on running, and why so many people think it sucks.
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 That’s right ladies and gents. There are really only 4 approaches people take to their workouts. Some are helpful, some drastically increase your risk of injury.
We are going to examine the differences between workouts built to exercise, compete, test, and train. I can guarantee a lot of folks aren’t accomplishing what they think they are with the way they work out. By adjusting your approach, you can see new progress toward your goal.  Warm-ups for your workout shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes - unless you’re hurt. Once an injury comes into play the game changes.
There are a few questions that need to be answered before you decide on what your warm-up routine should be. In the rest of this article you’ll use three main questions to decide on your warm-up approach and how to warm up in all the resulting scenarios. Take these lessons to heart and it will improve the quality of your workouts immediately.  In a world where complexity is regarded as superior, the most effective fitness practices are overlooked, undervalued, and flat out ignored due to one simple characteristic - SIMPLICITY.
Not deemed flashy or difficult enough, the mainstays of strength and conditioning have found no popularity in gyms or on social media accounts featuring 8-packs and glutes that break the internet. I'm laying out the 3 most undervalued aspects in all of exercise, nutrition, and stress management. These are effective for every level of exerciser, from beginner to professional athlete. As you read on, please enjoy that incredible moment of simultaneous "Well, duh" and "Wait, why aren't I doing that?"  “My lower back hurts.”
This is the reigning champion of chronic pain. Between 60 and 80% of gym-goers complain about low back pain - more than any other ailment. We’ve all been there. Sitting at your desk for 8 hours, dialed in to work. As you stand up you feel the tension above your tailbone. Sometimes it even radiates down your leg. It takes several short, awkward steps to get the normal feeling back in your lower body. I bet you can feel it right now. The tension, and resulting pain, in your lumbar spine can be reversed with a clear understanding of what that part of your spine is for, how to keep it mobile, and how to make it strong.  A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY.....
The lingering anxiety of staggered re-opening strategies has given rise to a populace bored and impatient from months of self-isolation. With tempers boiling and tensions running high, a lone trainer has found a way to combine fun and fitness; training the next generation of Jedi from the comfort of their couches. We join our heroes, these isolated knights of the Stay-Home Jedi Order, in Episodes IV-VI of their journey...  The thoracic spine is an incredibly important part of your body, especially if you work at a desk. In many cases, when a client is reporting stiffness in the back they’re having thoracic spine mobility problems.
Ideally, I’d be able to explain how this crucial bit of anatomy works through my themed attraction: Thoracic Park. However, no one has invested in that project yet so we’ll break it down in this article. Read on to understand what the middle chunk of your spine does and how to get it in proper working order.  This is the end of the saga. Thoughts From Quarantine has covered everything you need to succeed with your health and fitness while self isolating.
The last piece of advice is about managing problems as they arise. Some are solvable, some you can only manage. Here's how to tell which is which and what to do about them to keep your wits.  A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY.....
The lingering anxiety of staggered re-opening strategies has given rise to a populace bored and impatient from months of self-isolation. With tempers boiling and tensions running high, a lone trainer has found a way to combine fun and fitness; training the next generation of Jedi from the comfort of their couches. We join our heroes, these isolated knights of the Stay-Home Jedi Order, in Episodes I-III of their journey...  If you work at a desk, you probably experience neck aches regularly. These days, it’s one of the most commonly reported chronic discomforts.
Neck issues can result in a host of pain problems including headaches, nerve pain, and even shoulder issues. In 5 minutes or less, here’s how to make desk life less of a pain in the neck. |
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