Oxfam Trailwalker 2009
This year, we have a member from Wollongong Fitness taking part in the Oxfam Trailwalker Oxfam Trailwalker is the world's greatest team challenge. And it's also one of the toughest. The challenge is to get a team of four across 100km of Australian bush in less than 48 hours - and to raise at least $1,000 to help to overcome poverty and suffering around the world.
Read MoreUS Army Fitness Test
Are you fit enough to join the US Army? Why not take the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT).
Read More5 types of exercises for training for a marathon
Training for an upcoming half-marathon or marathon event. Be it the Upcoming Sydney Half Marathon, Gold Coast Marathon, the Sydney Sun Herald Marathon, the Melbourne Marathon or any other events; there are 5 types of exercises you should include in your training program.
Read MoreExercise Hydration
The human body is primarily composed of water and keeping yourself hydrated through out the day is one of the most important and basic things you need to remember to stay healthy and fit. There are a lot of reasons why one needs to maintain a well hydrated body. Most of the bodily functions require liquid to work properly.
Read MoreHalf Marathon Motivation
The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon is only weeks away! In order to train for a half marathon, it is essential to stay motivated the moment you decide to start training for a race, during the training and during the race itself. A few tips on staying motivated are discussed below.
Read More9 Running Stretches to Help Run Faster
Stretching is a very important thing to do before you go on a run. Other things are just as important, like the right pair of running shoes, good form, and a good warm-up run. When we used to meet up for practice at 6AM during the summer, before we started our workout on the trail, we would start everything out with a good-paced warm-up lap, which consisted of a perimeter around our baseball fields behind the gym. The warm-up run was not meant to be so fast that it affected our actual run, but fast enough to start to break a sweat and warm enough to loosen our muscles and relieve any tension, which is what you really want to do.
Read MoreMuscles To Stretch For Runners
There is some controversy as to when the best time to stretch is. Some people believe that it is good to stretch before a run and after...
Read MoreStretching For Physical Fitness
Staying fit is important to all of us, not just for activities like running or cycling but also for the many other activities we do in our daily lives. Some of these activities may include running, joining marathons, playing with our children or just going for a daily walk. Staying fit is also important for our physical appearance. Physical fitness has become very important in today's world, with many people having membership to physical fitness gyms or working out on a daily basis.
Read MoreStretching Techniques
Stretching is the lengthening of the muscles with the help of bending the body in various positions. To achieve stretching of muscles, there are various stretching exercises designed. Stretching exercises doesn't only stretch your muscles but there are other benefits as well.
Read MoreTwo Plantar Fasciitis Stretching Exercises
It is very important to do your plantar fasciitis stretching exercises every day until your symptoms and pain go away. The exercises themselves are simple to do. Be sure to consult your doctor, especially if the pain does not subside.
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