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Thinking of heading off road? Don’t let knobby tires and bumps in the trail discourage you. Here’s how roadies can make the switch to mountain biking.

Long distance running can be extremely rewarding. You always feel great after a really good run, and you will be feeling more energetic, altogether healthier and your endorphins will have been released to give you a really good feeling in yourself.

When it comes to making sure you get the correct nutrition your body needs for running, there are a few issues that affect women more than men. This is partly due to the fact that women tend to pay a lot more attention to their weight than men do, and not necessarily for all the right reasons.

There are a lot of times when you do not feel like exercising. Maybe you have had a bad day and just want to get home and relax. Perhaps you are feeling a little unwell and cannot stomach the thought of the gym. However, some of the excuses people make are absolutely hilarious. In this article I outline three of the funniest excuses I have ever heard.

16-week training plan for a Half Ironman-distance triathlon. The Half Ironman-distance triathlon consists of 1.2 miles of swimming, 56 miles of cycling, and 13.1 miles of running. This program is designed for someone who has completed a triathlon before and has 7-13 hours per week to devote to training.

16-week training plan for a 1/2 marathon. You can download the program also. The program is designed for someone who is relatively new to running and has 3-7 hours per week to devote to training.

It is well known that treadmill training can be boring and monotonous. This is a main reason why many home treadmills sit in a corner collecting dust. Treadmills are very convenient and it can be quite easy to use this characteristic to beat the boredom.

When you run, you are improving yourself both on the outside and on the inside, so you both feel and look better. Here are some of the physical benefits of running.

The key to riding long distances is food and drink.

Sure, training is important—but nutrition and hydration are even more vital. According to ultramarathon rider and coach John Hughes of Boulder, Colorado, “Nutrition, not necessarily training, is the limiting factor in endurance cycling.”

Swimming lessons are an essential part of a child’s education, and whether they learn to swim at school, or at private lessons, being able to swim increases confidence, and can become an enjoyable and healthy total fitness hobby.