Spinning & Chondromalacia: Can Cycling Hurt Your Knees?

QuestionHey John, Two years ago I was diagnosed with chondromalacia. I did physical therapy, and since my knees have been fine (as long as I dont do excess

Vegetarian Sprinting: Diet & Training for Runners Over 50

QuestionI am 50 years old (49 completed)I am a pure vegetarian(I donot consume even an egg)all my life.Married.I am a runner for the past 1year.  Now

Thigh Compression Bands for Injury Prevention: A Runner's Experience

QuestionDuring the recent Mardi Gras 1/2 marathon in New Orleans, I decided to run with thigh compression bands on both of my legs (Ive never done this bef

Understanding Your Heart Rate During Exercise: A 56-Year-Old's Perspective

QuestionHello I am a 56-year-old male. I look at the heart-beat charts on the internet, for my age. When I run, my heart beat is maximum of 123, below the

Jogging for Beginners: A Guide for Over 40 with Mild Hypertension

QuestionHi Jared, Firstly let me tell you somethings that I think I ought to tell you before I ask my questions: I am 40 (age), about 6 feet tall, 205 Lb

Jogging for Beginners: A Guide for Over 40 with Mild Hypertension

QuestionHi John, Firstly let me tell you somethings that I think I ought to tell you before I ask my questions: I am 40 (age), about 6 feet tall, 205 Lb

Truck Driver's Diet: Nutritional Analysis & Meal Planning

QuestionWeight: 236 Height: 510 Hi, I am a truck driver. I have had a hard time finding food to keep in my truck. I get tired of everything. I found at th

Toning Legs: Is Running Essential? - Expert Advice

QuestionHi, Over the past year I have lost approx 70 lbs through eating better and walking 5 days a week.  However, I feel like my legs still could b

Jogging with Kids: Heart Rate Monitoring - Is It Necessary?

QuestionI have a nine year old daughter who is just beginning in jogging.  I am wondering if it is important at this age to track her heart rate, usin

Ankle Weights for Growing Teenagers: Risks and Safety Concerns

QuestionI have a 12 year old son.  Hes a little on the small side; only weights about 79 lbs.  He wants to join Track next year at school and wan

Soccer Stamina Training: Is Your 2.5km Time Good?

QuestionHi Jared, I am 14 years old right now and Im turning 15 in October. Im playing in a state carnival for soccer in about 2 months and I was wonderin

Knee Pain During Half-Marathon Training: Causes & Relief

QuestionOK, Im 25/male 58 currently 165lbs. I USED to be 182lbs when I started training for this half marathon. started jan 3rd. Ive been doing really real

Running vs. HIIT: Which Workout is Best for You?

QuestionRick Last year my fitness/weight loss program was a 45 minute slow jog around the neighbourhood every am five days a week. I kept at it for a coup

Marathon Training for Gymnasts: A Personalized Program

QuestionHi, Im an 18 year old gymnast, and I would like to start a marathon training program.  Both of my parents are marathoners.  Ive run 1 ma

Safe Walking & Jogging Routes: Road Conditions & Traffic Safety

Questiondear sir, i want to know what special kind of road/path is required for walking and jogging? Is there any harm to walk and jog on the roads car t

Sprinting Intensity & Weight Management: A Runner's Dilemma

QuestionQUESTION: Hi I have been running now for 10 years but have just in the past 2 years started sprinting in my runs. I run 3 times per week for 40 min

Improve Your Mile Time: Realistic Training Advice for Runners

QuestionI am a mile runner on my Jr. High team our school record is 5 min flat and i really want to beat it but sadly i am a min and about 20 sec off of th

Marathon Training & Heart Health: Essential Check-ups for Runners

QuestionHi John, I am a 30 year old male and recently took to running. Over the last 5 months I have been increasing the distance and now would like to tr

Running at 40: Is It Too Late? Addressing Ankle & Shin Pain

QuestionRick, I picked up running as exercise in 2006, pretty much without any prep work. Ive run for tennis, softball, etc.. but obviously running for sp

Running and Muscle Growth: Does Your Training Style Matter?

QuestionHello Rick!  Ive been running for 10 years.  My problem is a vain one!!  My thighs are SO big from running!  I dont know wheth