Getting off the track and onto a trail is a great way to change up your running routine, and Trails.com has articles and videos that can help you every step of the way. With cross country running breathing exercises, tips on improving your stamina for trail running, hints for picking out the right running shoes, and help with your form, we have something for every runner. We also have articles on coping with shin splints, cramps, knee problems and other injuries, so that you can heal as quickly as possible and get back out on the trail.
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When you are trying to firm up your calves, hips and thighs look for lower body exercises that target several muscles at once rather than working each muscle individually. This method will shave time from your workouts and help you get results qu...
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Choosing exercises that work more than one body part at a time is a good way to shorten your workout while still achieving your desired results. Leg exercises are usually divided into those that target the upper leg or thigh and those that target...
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Fitness doesn't come easily. But you can learn to enjoy the process. You will experience good days and bad days as a beginner. Everyone does. The one rule you must adhere to is: Do not quit. The benefits you will reap are immense, and before you ...
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The two most basic functions for a running watch are the pace/distance feature and the heart-rate monitor feature. The former requires that the watch support a foot pod, or a small data-gathering transceiver that is attached to your shoe. If you ...
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Running shoe or walking shoe? What is the difference between them? Sorting through the vast selection and choices of available shoes can be daunting. Here is some basic information to help you understand the difference between them.
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Heart rate monitors determine your heart rate during exercise and are a great tool for tracking and improving your fitness. Strapless heart rate monitors measure your heart rate from your fingertips rather than by a strap around your chest.
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Strong legs can keep you enjoying your outdoor activities well into old age. Too many people tend to focus on developing their upper body and consider the legs only as a second thought. That would be a mistake for anyone, but especially those who...
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Display is key, second only to available functions, in a heart rate monitor watch. You want high visibility to check your readings as you move. Look for good contrast between the background and display, large numbers and function buttons. For the...
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Athletes training in cross country or long-distance sports are the ones who most need a GPS receiver in their heart rate monitor. They are used not just to track position but also distance and speed. But the specific demands of a trail runner are...
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The best GPS running watches are also the most accurate. For instance, the Garmin Forerunner model uses HotFix™ satellite prediction that detects the closest satellite nearby for fast, accurate results. The GPS receiver not only tracks a ...
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According to David Brown, a USAT Level 1 certified U.S. triathlon coach, breaking in a new pair of shoes can typically take four to six weeks.
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Fit is one of the most important factors in men's running pants. Pants that are too baggy will bog you down, while pants that are too tight will restrict movement. Make sure to pick pants that fit the climate, with heavier fabrics and even an out...
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Garmin offers a variety of high-quality, performance GPS watches that feature data computation for sports like running and bicycling. Their Forerunner series contains a number of different watches at different price points.
HotFix--A propriet...
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The most important qualities in a running watch are how it measures pace, distance, location and heart rate. The best running watches measure these accurately and provide the user results for each workout.
Pace and distance: A foot pod--a smal...
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Finding running shoes for children goes beyond merely finding fashionably colored footwear in the right size, with perhaps a little extra room to grow into. The best running shoes for kids also offer comfortable ankle and arch support, and preven...
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Some days you hike your favorite trail. Other days, you run it. Exercising in the outdoors gives you great views and healthy legs, but are you better off walking your next peak or running? Making the decision whether running is better exercise...
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Power skating is a vital hockey technique. Hockey players who learn to skate on their own will often scramble or move their skating legs very quickly, which expends too much energy for not enough return. Proper power skating is smooth and involve...
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Running tights should provide a perfect combination of shield and screen door, allowing sweat to wick away from your skin while protecting you from the elements. Features to consider include reflective lines to make you more visible to cars, mesh...
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Making minor changes in your daily routine can help raise your metabolism---all without exercising. Whether you're trying to lose weight to get in better shape, or worried about keeping weight off while recovering from an injury, raising your met...
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Motion sickness happens when the body, the inner ear and the eyes can't agree on whether your body is moving. In an airplane, your inner ear may sense changes in orientation that your body is not aware of--after all, it's seated--and that your ey...
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The advent of the shaped ski had a profound influence on ski racing, as well as on the conditioning methods for the sport. While strength training was once the main focus, smaller and lighter shaped skis require far less brute force and more emph...
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Whether you run, walk, hike or rock climb, foot problems can throw a big wrench into your activities. Foot problems like toe tendinitis and plantar fasciitis can take you out of commission for a long time if not handled properly. When foot pain h...
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Increasing your maximum jump is valuable in a range of specific athletic pursuits, but also useful in a more general sense as an overall sign of fitness and leg strength. Increasing your jumping height involves a combination of techniques and mus...
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Vibram FiveFingers are more like a glove than a traditional shoe. Each toe is separate, just like gloves for hands, allowing your toes to move naturally and independently from each other. They feature durable Vibram rubber outsoles and stretchy, ...
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The heart rate monitor is an electronic tool that makes monitoring and developing training programs in cardiovascular intensive sports much easier. Without one, an athlete must manually check his heart rate during training, which is an awkward an...
