Clara's Clever Spot

In fitness, like in every other sport, correct performing of exercises is vital. Even should a plan individualized and is well dosed, broken up, provided that the exercises are not done correctly, no one can expect to achieve the results he/ she anticipated. Additionally, there might be a threat for their body well-being and integrity. A note before beginning: the body has to be carefully hydrated before, during and after training. The sense of thirst must not be experienced ñ this would just be a late sign of dehydration. The forms of liquids which can be used can and ought to alter a lot: etc., soda, plant teas, fruit, fresh juice, isotonic drinks, energizers Be also careful with all the drinks that fasten dehydration. This class of liquids comprises drinks which contain alcohol or caffeine. They forcedly raise dieresis, fastening dehydration, which is also naturally determined by the training (particularly by aerobic training). Affecting the correctness of the exercises, it ...

No surprise here. My New Year's Resolution is to get out running a lot more. I was good about going to the gym in 2016 but I didn't make it out for long runs as much as I should have. The hardest part is finding the time. I read an article on apps to help with New Year's Resolutions and found a great running app -- MapMyFitness . I was already using Runtastic and like it but MapMyFitness looks better. I got the ball rolling today with a 5km run through Hyde Park. Tomorrow, I'm going to push for 7km if I can wake up early enough!

Winter is hard. I love the holidays, but I can't stand the shortened days and the dark and cold. I love to be outside, running whenever I can , but mostly just the thrill of being outside. Here are a few images that remind me of the beauty of Summer. Riding a bike is one of my favorite Summertime activities. When it's Summer, you'll often find me at the beach. I love to run at Sunset. Cute guy running in the hot desert. Running past shady trees with full green leaves. Sigh. I miss it. Hey, it can't all  be about exercising. Summer is also for relaxing. Ahhhh!

Form is more important than you might think! A few running tips on proper form, courtesy of YouTube...

I was reading this article on improving speed by running 20 minutes on a treadmill using a HIIT (High Intensity Training) plan . Thank you to Cara Camp's collection on running for the link. This is pretty good for working on your speed when you're forced to run indoors. Personally, I like to get outside , but this is great for when the weather is no bueno . Check out the complete article for the full workout, but here are the basics... Jog for 5 minutes Run at a high intensity speed for 1 minute Walk at rest speed for 30 seconds Repeat the high intensity sprint, but with an incline Walk at rest speed Repeat this cycle for 20 minutes Seems kind of brutal but much better than just running at the same pace on the treadmill for an hour.

I like to get outside and run. Even when it's cold outside. And right now at the very end of November, it's freaking cold outside. Running has more benefits than simply staying in shape. There are plenty of reasons to run. So get out there! Running Benefit - Lose Weight Running is one of the top types of exercise for keeping or losing a consistent weight . You will find that it's the next most successful exercise when it comes to calories burned per minute, following only after cross country skiing and that it is a leading solution to burn extra calories off. Running Benefit - Increase Your Confidence Not all of some great benefits of running are physical. Jogging can offer a noticeable boost to your own confidence and self-esteem . By setting and reaching goals related to your running activity , you can help give a greater sense of empowerment that will leave you feeling much more joyful and happy with yourself. Running Benefit - Chill Out and Alleviate Anxi...

This is for all my American friends who ate too much turkey yesterday at Thanksgiving. Want to burn off all those calories? Try a high-intensity post-turkey workout .