Q. I train four to five times a week, including hills and a couple of interval sessions. However, each time I increase my training, by even a modest distance or pace, my muscles are too stiff and sore to undertake the next day’s session. What can I

to strengthen your mind. In long distance events, the importance of your state of mind in determining the outcome of a race can't   be overestimated. Exploring ways of lifting yourself to the next level by increasing your mental strength and, in the process

. In long distance events, the importance of your state of mind in determining the outcome of a race can't   be overestimated. Exploring ways of lifting yourself to the next level by increasing your mental strength and, in the process, greatly building your

special supplement on cocoa flavonols, with 17 articles about chocolate’s health benefits, ranging from lower blood pressure to increased brain blood flow and better skin health (honest!).In November, independent researchers at Johns Hopkins University

special supplement on cocoa flavonols, with 17 articles about chocolate’s health benefits, ranging from lower blood pressure to increased brain blood flow and better skin health (honest!).In November, independent researchers at Johns Hopkins University

toward home. Two hours, nothing to it. When I want to increase my training prior to a marathon, I just add another 9/1 segment on the outbound trip. Now the session lasts two hours and 20 minutes, and I hardly notice the difference. Two weeks later, I do

fortnight with your normal faster-than-mile-pace sessions. Try 8-12 x 1 minute up a hill that is relatively tough without being hands-on-knees steep.Downhill stridesQuickening your stride rate will increase your speed, though you need to do it safely. Run

becomes. So, as you hold steady with the calories coming in, the following three plans will increase your calorie-burn, creating the deficit you need to melt off the pounds.And speaking of getting fitter, that’s a done deal. Any one of our three weight

don’t get enough folate before and during pregnancy increase their risk of having babies with birth defects, and both men and women who skimp on folate increase their risk of heart disease. Among women and men, folate keeps blood cells healthy

stroke and add diversity to your swim session. There are many options when choosing paddles but I would recommend hand and finger paddles.The fairly large Speedo BioFUSE Power Paddle increases the surface area of the water you catch, which in turn