There’s no topic that divides the fitness world quite like stretching. Is it good for you, a waste of time, or something that should be avoided at all costs? In this post, I’ll be diving into the evidence for and against.
Will core training help my running?
The core is probably the topic that comes up most often at my workshops.
“Will a stronger core make me a better runner?”
“Will a stronger core help with my dodgy knee/sore hip/lower back pain…?”
“What type of core exercises should I do?”
They’re big questions. And they deserve more than a 30 second answer.
Three habits for better running (and health)
I’m not one for the whole Resolutions thing. While the idea of flicking a switch on 1st January and creating a new and improved me may be appealing, I’ve done that and failed too many times to believe in big goals and instant changes.
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from more than five years of Chi Running is the power of incremental change.
Should we ditch the Fitbit?
If you’ve read my blog before, advance warning: this is a different post from my usual ramblings on the highs and lows of running. And it may get a bit ranty. Sorry.
It was inspired by this recent article in the Washington Post by Dr. Aseem Malhotra. Those with good memories may recognise Dr. Malhotra’s name as one of three cardiologists who were all over the news last month after writing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine that activity isn’t part of the solution to obesity.
