Optimizing Your Jog: Speed vs. Distance for Weight Loss & Fitness

QuestionI have been losing weight (down 60lbs) and started jogging.  I have built up to 7 miles HOWEVER doesnt matter what I do, I always am at a 15mi

Right Knee Pain After Increased Running - Causes & Solutions

Questionhello!a couple of months ago I started running on a treadmill soon after that I begin running on a trail nearby. I was doing the bleachers nearby

Getting Started with Running: A Beginner's Guide for New Runners

QuestionDear John, Hello I am a 23 year old female and I would like to take up running but I dont have a clue where to start. Recently I decided I was g

Hip Bursitis During Marathon Training: Recovery & Advice

QuestionHi John.  Im 5 weeks out from a marathon and have come down with a case of bursitis. I took a week off from running and today I was only able

The Benefits of Yawning: What Does It Do For Your Body?

QuestionOk my I know my question isnt exactly best fit for this category but this is the closest I could find. What does yawning do for the body exactly

Asics GT2150 & Powerstep Pinnacle for Plantar Fasciitis: Do You Need New Shoes?

QuestionI have several questions and no unbiased party to ask.  i wear Asics gt2150 with Powerstep Pinnacle inserts for plantar faciitis.  I was

Asics GT2150 & Powerstep Pinnacle: Shoes vs. Inserts for Plantar Fasciitis

QuestionI have several questions and no unbiased party to ask.  i wear Asics gt2150 with Powerstep Pinnacle inserts for plantar faciitis.  I was

Knee Numbness & Stiffness in Marathon Runners: Causes & Solutions

Questionhi John, I have a question for you and hope you can give me advice. I am a marathon runner, 43 years old, not overweight. Few weeks ago I started t

Knee Sprain Recovery: Timeline & What to Expect After Injury

QuestionJohn I am 52, in not bad shape, but overweight. In mid October I sprained my right knee trail/hill running outside for the first time in years. I w

Knee Pain & Sensations: Causes & Possible Explanations

QuestionQUESTION: I am 34 years old, weighs 80 kg, runs (jogs) for 5 to 7 times a week for 45 ?60 minutes at slow to medium speed and covers 6 ?7.5 km for

Knee Pain After Running: Causes, Prevention & Treatment

QuestionHi, may I thank you in advance for your time taken to read and respond. I am 23 years old and around 4 months ago I embarked on a fitness regime wh

Rugby Training Plan: Build Speed, Fitness & Strength - A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi, Im training to play rugby when uni starts. I want to train for speed, fitness and strength. I just need some sort of routine I can follow. I

Marathon Training & P90X: A Safe & Effective Approach

QuestionHi John. Im coming off of a series of injuries...pelvic fracture and hip tendonitis. I just started running again and focusing on getting my baseli

Preparing for Army Ranger Training: A Personalized Fitness Plan

QuestionHi John, Im Jeremy and Im 18 years old. Ive always been an athlete, but I havent been doing much the past few years besides baseball. Not much runn

Foot Pain After Jogging: Causes & Relief

QuestionDear Mr. DeHart, Im an active, fit guy, who like to stay in shape. I cycle, do yoga and go to the gym several times a week. But I do not run. Unti

Optimal Breathing Techniques for Jogging and Running

QuestionI would like to know when jogging (or running), should you breathe with your nose or mouth or both? Also should you also breathe in deeply or what

Tibial Stress Fractures & Weight Management: A 24-Year-Old's Concerns

QuestionFirst a little background: I am a 24 year old male, around 5ft10 but I weigh 100kgs.  I am not obese, but I have stomach fat.  I have joi

Calf Tightness After Starting Jogging: Causes & Relief

QuestionHi Carissa, Ive started to jog on my treadmill, today was day 4, so as you can see not a lot of time put in yet.  I was walking for 40-45 minu

Calf Pain When Jogging: Causes, Solutions & Military Fitness

QuestionIm planning to join the army in the next few months, and Ive started working out again. Im in decent shape, but I need to get in to great shape. I

Achilles Tendon Pain: Causes, Treatment & Recovery - Dr. Tsatsos

QuestionHI Dr George Tsatsos, I was quite a good runner, with lots of experience, with lots of half marathons and 5 marathons. I ran each week and was in