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Mass Reductions - Preview
By Marc Bloom on 26/09/2004 12:38:13
When it comes to health and running performance, your loss is your gain. Here are 10 of 30 top tips
to shed a little weight.Unfortunately, losing weight and keeping it off doesn’t come easy. But as a runner, you do have an advantage. Studies of obesity have shown that people who have a sense of well-being through physical activity, are better able to eat
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Fat or Fiction? Why You Should Be Wary Of Your BMI
By Michael Donlevy on 12/08/2009 16:52:17
Budding runners may be overweight, according to the Body Mass Index. But despite being used by the government to measure obesity, you shouldn't be put off by this outdated and unscientific formula
Forgive the personal nature of this question, but how fat are you? Are you running to lose weight? Or have you come to Runner's World because you feel a little on the large side and don't know how to start? Unless you've spent
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Season's Eatings
By Courtney Johnson on 09/12/2010 12:41:54
With fewer races and training sessions reduced by wintry weather, the off-season can pose a nutritional challenge
."Unwanted Weight Gain There is a mental and psychological component to the off-season that should not be underestimated: the body goes from being focused and having an immediate goal to an empty calendar, and that can lead to unwanted weight gain, which can affect
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Fast Legs, Firm Abs
By Kelly Pate Dwyer on 03/09/2007 10:00:13
Outdoor cross-training circuits will make you a stronger, fitter runner - no gym required
Hill repeats: help develop explosive strengthThe mild autumn weather is great for running and it’s tempting to use this as an excuse to skip the weights room. But as you pile on the miles, your need for strength training grows. Years of study show
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Take Home Lessons
By Anita Bean on 05/05/2004 11:15:30
Takeaway food has a reputation for being unhealthy, but a few wise choices make all the difference
Eating on the run or getting a takeaway tonight? There’s nothing wrong with the odd curry or hamburger. But it may be a problem if you eat takeaways on a regular basis. Many menu items are loaded with fat – for example, a chicken tikka masala gives you more than half your daily f...
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Women's Running Survival Guide
By Megan Othersen Gorman on 16/05/2005 17:13:28
Being a woman runner can sometimes be like trying to live two lives simultaneously. Here's how to take control of your body - and your life
If you’re like most women runners, you face a daily survival test that includes juggling a complex mix of domestic, business and social responsibilities. You yearn for the time to slip out of the door, lengthen your stride, feel the wind in your hair and run. Not a complicated li...
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Maximise Your Calorie Burn (Preview)
By Jason Karp on 27/04/2006 13:40:19
Tweak your running to maximise calorie burn - here are two of the five best ways (Non-subscriber preview)
Despite what many inventors of best-selling fad diets would have the public believe, weight loss is a simple issue. Burn more calories than you consume, and you'll lose weight. As a runner, you're in luck, because running happens to be one
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Maximise Your Calorie Burn - Five Top Ways
By Jason Karp on 27/04/2006 12:18:05
Tweak your running to maximise calorie burn - here are the five best ways
Despite what many inventors of best-selling fad diets would have the public believe, weight loss is a simple issue. Burn more calories than you consume, and you'll lose weight. As a runner, you're in luck, because running happens to be one
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Marathon Training: Smooth and Easy
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 09:53:14
10 classic marathon Q&As, from training injury-free to overcoming dreaded boredom
your own limitations.Q: As I’ve got older, I’ve put on weight. Will that be a problem when I run the marathon?A: In a study of 350 women, aged 17 to 93, Dr Rachel J. Stillman, an assistant professor of kinesiology, found that as the body ages, body fat
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The Ultimate Runners' Snacks
By Anita Bean on 27/05/2005 11:46:08
They're the most popular convenience food there is, and with a little thought you can make them the perfect runners' food too
and guarantee the sandwich of your dreams in the comfort of your own kitchen.Tuna and chickpea pita75g (drained weight) tuna in spring water1–2 teaspoons (5–10ml) balsamic vinegar teaspoon (2.5ml) Dijon mustard teaspoon (2.5ml) clear honeyFreshly ground black
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