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In order to ensure health and well-being every day, you need to combine these elements to ensure both physical and mental calm.
In theory, being regular means completing or accomplishing something at regular intervals. So, you may argue that you are running on a regular basis if you always run at the same time, once a month? In reality, if you do not practise your sport at least once a week, it is unlikely that you will see any benefit or observe any progress. It's like claiming to eat vegetables regularly when you eat them every other Saturday, when you are not in the kitchen: it's unlikely that you will feel the effect on your body…
When running, regularity means running several times a week, every week. Committed runners will be putting on their trainers 2 to 4 times a week. But everyone has their own pace, so it's up to you to find the pace that suits you best and fits into your diary.
You will be well aware of the fact that hydration is essential for a balanced diet. Water is crucial to regulate body temperature and eliminate the waste produced during exertion.
Every day, the body loses around 3 litres of water, through urine, perspiration, digestion and respiration, along with the losses associated with physical effort. We believe that your diet will provide around 1.5 litres of water and that you will need to add another 1.5 to 2 litres of drinks. Drink throughout the day, in small quantities.
Many of us often fit in our jogging around a meal, either between midday and 2 p.m. or in the evening after work. Do we need to eat before or after exercise and what do we need to eat to ensure our sessions are effective?
Having a meal before a running session is not ideal. A common mistake is to eat too much before exercise, leading to a heavy feeling in the stomach and discomfort.
In combination with your diet and running sessions, consider eating some healthy produce:
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