Health & Wellness
Running Your First 10k
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tarting to run can be daunting, but it’s one of the most rewarding activities you can do. Not only that, but it’s low cost and easy to do anywhere you are. Just lace up your shoes and head out the door! When starting any rigorous exercise its important to consult with your
adapt to the impact of running. One of the limitations to running is being prone to injuries or stress on knees and back, but if a plan is built and followed correctly, you can alleviate many of these misconceptions that running is too hard on the body. As you start your running journey,
health care provider to ensure you are clear for exercise. When taking the next steps to progress from a walking regime to running, it’s always best to consult with a coach or personal trainer to build a program that suits you. This will help ensure you follow a program that builds up slowly and allows the body time to
it’s a good idea to start and finish each session with a 10-minute brisk walk to warm up (or cool down) the muscles. It’s also recommended to do light stretches after each session to flush out the muscles and keep them moving freely. These two simple tasks can greatly reduce your chance of injury. As you look to build your running grandmag.ca
