Every athlete wants to run faster. That’s the goal of any sport. Beat your opponent to the ball, to the spot, or across the finish line. The sport that embodies this more than any other is running, where straight-line speed
Intermittent fasting (IF) is the newest diet making waves in the fitness industry. IF occurs in multiple forms with each “expert” putting their own twist on the diet. Some proponents suggest alternating between “feed days” and “fast days” while other
“Bonk,” “Hit the Wall,” “Run out of Gas.” Whatever you call it, it’s the point that is every runner’s worst fear. You’re going along; feeling great, doing great and then all of a sudden it hits you, quite literally like
An action packed winter is finally behind us here at AFS! As a congratulations to myself for making it through, I recently took a short vacation to Tampa Bay, Florida for some rest, relaxation, and (inevitably for me) some sunburn.
If I’ve been asked once, I’ve been asked 1000 times: “Is this exercise GOOD for me?” “How about this machine, is it GOOD for me…should I use it?” The reality is there aren’t any “good” or “bad” exercises; it’s all
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is becoming an increasingly popular way to perform cardiovascular exercise, and for good reason. Recent research suggests interval training improves aerobic fitness to a greater extent than traditional steady-state cardio (SSC), and it also results
When most people decide they want to shed a few pounds the first thing that pops into their head is; I NEED TO START RUNNING. Jogging 3 miles 2-3 times per week is the normal routine most people undertake to
Listen to just about anyone over the age of 40, and they will tell you that something happens to your metabolism as you age. Somehow it magically seems to slow down in this transitional year from 39 to 40. Well,
It’s getting hot out, the miles are starting to build, your body is starting to hurt, and you might be starting to think to yourself, “Is this all worth it?” If this sounds like where you are with your race
Minor increases in scale weight can make or break the day of someone who is trying to lose weight. There is nothing more demoralizing than a long hard day or week of food logging and working out only to
2010 has been a tremendous year for AFS! Before we end this year, and look forward to 2011 and beyond, I want take a moment to do two things. First, I want to reach out to all of you and
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