distance for running, whether you're doing a 5K or a marathon," says Minichiello. "Jess does very short speed reps and then 'over reps', where she runs further than the race distance.The short reps with long recoveries prime your  body for quick bursts

Q. I'm a fairly experienced swimmer but I've never used training aids such as hand paddles and don't really know where to start. What would you recommend?A. Swim training with paddles is a great way to develop upper- body strength, perfect your

and mobility of scapula Improves the function of the central nervous system, and the lymphatic system Improves balance and grace of the body Oh, and ladies as a final fillip for you - it helps combat cellulite.Garudasana: Step by step1. Stand

of miles. This is not the way to become a better or faster runner.If your heels begin to clip every few strides this is probably because the muscles of your upper legs are becoming tired, which affects your running gait. The glutes are lateral rotating

and the range of movement around the joints, training runners to use the body as one unit, teaching alignment and restoring balance.Hot yoga, of course, takes this one step further. The use of a hot room (typically up to 40˚C) increases blood flow to the muscles