Basic running tips help the daily jogger get more out of each workout. Get running and jogging advice from a fitness trainer in this free video series.
Beginning a running program is simple with the help of a professional fitness expert. Begin a running program with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
The biomechanics of running refers to correct body form that maximizes running efficacy. Explore the biomechanics of running with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
Choosing a good running shoe is crucial for the right cushioning, stability and support. Pick out running shoes with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
The correct form for running incorporates arm motion, foot placement and stride length. Run in the correct form with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
While running, endorphins are released that create a floating, high sensation. Learn about endorphins and running with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
Breathing while running is crucial to maintain stamina and energy. Breathe and run with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
To build running speed, incorporate speed training into a running workout with set timed goals. Run faster with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
To lengthen your running stride, lift the knee higher and increase speed for a safe and longer step. Lengthen your stride with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
To measure your running stride, don't overextend to maintain good running form. Measure your stride with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
While jogging, pay attention to overall body form, posture and breathing. Get jogging tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
Motivation is important so runners can keep training and reach their goals. Get running motivation tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
Before a marathon, eat a meal loaded with carbohydrates for lasting energy. Eat well before a marathon with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
Before running, eat a light meal, like a power bar or toast, to maintain energy through a short training session. Eat well before running exercises with tips from a fitness trainer in this free video on running.
Summary: Running is a popular recreational and fitness activity of many people around the world. For cardiovascular health and convenience, running is hard to beat. In a city, suburb or on a farm, anyone can put on a pair of tennis shoes and take a jog down the road to raise the heart rate and exercise the heart - the most important muscle of the body. In this free video series, a fitness trainer offers basic running tips. Get the most out of running by assuming the correct running form, choosing good running shoes and breathing effectively during the workout. Learn to train for a marathon by measuring stride, building speed and eating right the night before. Jogging and running are excellent cardiovascular exercises that improve quality of life and health.
Expert: Samuel Harvell is certified through the National Endurance Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) and is an experienced running coach. Harvell has competed in races ranging from one mile to the marathon. Harvell has a marathon personal best of 2:47. During his five years in the personal training field, Harvell has specialized in training clients of all levels for running events and has worked with non-competitive clients who simply want to improve their overall quality of health with a fitness-specific training program. When he's not training clients, Harvell works as an Instructor at San Francisco State.