Posts filed under ‘Fitness’
Good news for P90X fans
A study of the P90X workout conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (one commissioned by the American Council on Exercise) found that the popular workout is effective and does indeed improve cardio respiratory function.
Skincare tips for your workouts
A random assortment of things currently in my makeup case.
Which I’ll have on on a typical day, except for when I’m running (in that case, it’s just sunscreen and lip balm for me — oh, and some fancy manicure, especially when running a race!).
To learn how to tend to your skin when it comes to exercising, check out my post Clear Skin Tips for Fitness Fanatics on The Kit where I chat with dermatologist Sandy Skotnicki.
Fitness find
Grey and orange is a favourite colour combo of mine (hmm, good for a mani, must try pronto) — so am loving this Jogi sling bag.
(And love the price even more: $20!)
(yoga mat sold separately, $15)
In stores (Real Canadian Superstore locations) any day now.
Is marathon running dangerous for your heart?
(Reebok RealFlex)
I’ll admit breathing a sigh of relief when reading this finding (even though I’ve talked to my doctor about my long-distance running before I set out to train):
Marathon running is not linked to a higher risk of cardiac arrest compared to other physical activities — in fact, the rate was the same or lower in comparison. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that most people who did suffer cardiac arrest had undiagnosed, pre-existing conditions. One researcher noted that its the wide media coverage that’s created the belief that long-distance running is linked to a high risk of cardiac arrest.
