Couch Time Improves Marathon Training

Looking towards the fall, the Royal Victoria marathon is slowly approaching. In endurance training the 'old' idea was more is better. That has been shown to be a good way to injure yourself and over train!

One author pointed out, "If exercise makes you stronger, then how come you are tired at the end of a run?" The reason is exercise doesn't make you stronger - proper rest does.


So build some rest time into your training schedule and plan on tapering 2-3 weeks before race day to run your fastest time ever!

Here is an article discussing the importance of tapering.


The Globe and Mail- Couch Time Improves Marathon Training




~Think Vitality!~

World Cup Soccer

In the spirit of World Cup Soccer, here is a little tid bit of information;
Did you know that in an average soccer game players will cover between 10 to 15 km, and burn approximately 1400 calories per game?

Soccer is a good game to play to help build your overall health and wellness because it is 'interval training.' You can get more results with less time and less damage to the body with interval training versus the 'long and slow' type of exercise.

Pick up a ball, put on your sunglasses and challenge the neighborhood kids to a game of soccer- your body will thank you!

~Think Vitality!~


Source: The Globe and Mail
Image Japan Times