Workouts 4% of your Day?
Recently I’ve been seeing more and more social media posts talking about how a workout is only 4% of your day. That’s great! Yet it isn’t true. When you do the math, 1 hour is 4.16% of your day. So, a 1-hour workout is 4%, right? Not exactly, and here’s why. The recommended amount of […]
Second Sole Shoe Breakdown
When shopping for running shoes, understanding the many different brands and types of shoe can be confusing. Many people don’t realize that every running shoe is built with a specific style of support in mind and with varying levels cushion. Additionally, some shoes that are marketed as “running shoes” might not be the best option […]
Gift Ideas for Runners
This year might have been full of surprises, but one thing you can always count on is the holidays. Around the same time every year we can expect the red and green decorations, the holiday music, and–of course–the shopping. Getting something special for everyone on your list is tough, but we just made it easy […]
Kickstart Your Metabolism
Every person, whether apparent to themselves or not, falls into one of these three categories: weight loss, weight maintenance, or weight gain. So, metabolism is a very important word when it comes to our body weight. Many people wish to have a speedy metabolism, leading to a more lenient food intake or to speed up […]
Preventing Running Injuries
If there is anything that’s worse than running, it’s not running. While getting out the door and suffering through a run some days can be tiring and downright annoying, most runners agree there is nothing worse than when you can’t suffer through a run. Running Injuries can happen to any runner, and dealing with them […]
Summer Trail Running
As the days get longer and warmer, you might get tired of your daily pavement pounding runs. Some days it can be hard to get out the door when you’re faced with the monotony of your usual running routes. If you’re looking to enhance your daily run, trail running is a great way to give […]
Sports Drinks: Benefits and Issues
It is summertime in Ohio along with most of the world. In North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and other parts of the world major sporting events from triathlons, marathons, the Tour de France, to professional baseball, soccer, to even the Olympics, many events will be played during these warmer months. At these major events, professional […]
SARTA’s A Ticket to Fitness
Ask people to name their favorite fitness equipment and the answers won’t be surprising: treadmill, stationary bike, free weights, Bowflex, etc. We’re pretty sure none of them will say “SARTA bus.” We think they should. That’s because SARTA’s low fares are a ticket to the great outdoors and a healthy lifestyle. Whether you hop on […]
The Youngstown Marathon
The fourth annual running of the Youngstown Marathon sponsored by Chemical Bank, Mercy Health, and Second Sole will take place on Sunday, October 25, at 8:00 am. In addition to the full marathon, half marathon, and 5k distances, this year a four-person relay is being added to the options. Mark Lipinsky, Logistics Director, believes, “The […]
Ten Great Races in Ohio
Living in the great state of Ohio, we are fortunate to have hundreds of races to participate in. Whether you are a road runner or trail runner, run longer or shorter distances, Ohio has a race for you. Most months out of the year are packed full of races, often boasting prize money or participant […]
Get Out and Work Out this Spring
Spring is in the air, yet in Ohio this might mean there are still some snow flurries along with beautiful chilly days. Even though it isn’t shorts and tank top weather, it doesn’t mean one has to shy away from doing things outside including workouts and other adventures. There are no perfect days and there […]
Weight Management Made Simple
Did you start the 2020 year off with a brand-new fitness goal to lose weight? Maybe you’re still unsure of what this year’s goal will be, or decided not to even make one If you relate to any of these, you’re not alone. If you’ve fallen behind or given up on your fitness goal, then […]