When you first enter a gym, what do you gravitate toward? The treadmills and other cardio machines, or the weights and strength training equipment? Have you ever wondered if you should be doing one before the other? First, let me say that both cardiovascular exercise and resistance training are very important to achieve and maintain optimal health and fitness, and the way you order your workout does make a difference. If you have the time, you may want to do your cardio in the morning, and strength training in the afternoon or evening, or vice versa. However, this is …
Dog Days
Lazy. It best sums up how Sophie (my dog and running buddy) and I feel today. Yeah, I said it. It’s okay to be lazy at times. I’m not going to do one bit of exercise. Aside from this blog post, I’m not going to think about fitness at all. Today, it’s all about rest. Rest is good, and resting when you need to benefits your body in the long run. Depending on your fitness level and goals, it’s beneficial to have at least one rest day per week, to give your muscles much needed recovery time, and to avoid overtraining and burnout. When it’s training time, train …