U.S. News column: 5 Barefoot Running Tips

For our latest U.S. News post, Chelsea snagged a running coach to get the real scoop on barefoot running — including tips for creating a training schedule, shopping for minimalist shoes and striking with proper form.

U.S. News column: 6 Fitness Apps and Websites That Rock

There’s an app for everything these days, even ones to help you eat better and exercise. In our U.S. News column “On Fitness,” Ryan separates the best from the rest.

5 Mind-Blowing Watermelon Recipes

healthy watermelon recipes

Watermelon is delicious, mostly healthy and completely unpredictable in these watermelon recipes. Forget slicing it up summer-side-dish style. Be bold!

The Mind: A Powerful Agent for Achieving Health and Wellness

Mind Over Matter

Have you ever heard the saying, “Decisions determine destiny?” It can also be said that our thoughts determine our decisions. Thoughts originate in the brain and are a product of our experiences.

Open Discussion: What Defines A Personal Record?

personal-record

Is a personal record truly your best time to run a certain distance or your best time to run a certain distance in an organized race? Weigh in.

How to do Lateral Ski Jumps

Starting Position: Start the lateral ski jumps exercise on one leg, lunging down. Procedure: While lunging down, push off side-way. Go back and forth, working through the hips. Coaching Tips: Head up, chest out, drop your hips.

How to do Lunge Jumps

Starting Position: Start the Lunge Jump exercise in lunge position. Procedure: Jump straight up from lunge position, switching feet while in the air. Come up completely. Coaching Tips: Use your glute to push up. Knee should line up with toe.

How to do Mountain Climbers

Starting Position: Begin the Mountain Climber in push-up position. Procedure: Bring knee straight to your chest, keeping knee barely above the ground. Tap your toe at the top. Coaching Tips: Keep your core as stable as possible, shoulder blades together, and chest out.

How to do the Spiderman Core Exercise

Starting Position: Begin the Spiderman core exercise in push-up position. Procedure: Bring your knee to your elbow, pinch your shoulder blades together and keep your chest out. Coaching Tips: Keep core tight and minimize hip movement.

How to do a Step Up

Starting Position: Standing behind bench/step. Procedure: Put one foot on bench and lift other leg up, drive through with opposite arm. Push through your foot all the way to the top. Keep hip, knee, and foot in line. Coaching Tips: Keep good posture and mechanics.