Lolo Jones' Core Workout From Runner

A generation ago, you'd be hard-pressed to find elite runners paying attention to their abs. Today, it's practically mandatory. "Our coaches drill the importance of core conditioning into our heads," says world champion hurdler Lolo Jones. "We're at it all the time." That's because scientists and coaches now know that you can't run your best without a strong core, the muscles in your abdominals, lower back, and glutes. They provide the stability, power, and endurance that runners need for powering up hills, sprinting to the finish, and maintaining efficient form mile after mile. "When your core is strong, everything else will follow," says Greg McMillan, a running coach in Flagstaff, Arizona, who has worked with scores of elite and recreational runners. The key is to train your core like a specialist. All runners-from those rehabbing injuries to elites gunning for PRs-can benefit from this detailed approach. Quality core work isn't easy. Speed Uphills Downhills Endurance Lateral Movement

Benefits of Core Stability Training For athletes, the realization of this benefit is small at first. They are questioning why they have to do Core Stability training at all. But if they stick with it, they notice that doing an everyday activity starts to become a little easier. That sack of groceries can be grabbed with one hand. Next comes that consistent tense feeling in the muscles. From here things start to take off. How to build a strong foundation Core stability training is essential to sports performance and injury prevention. These core muscles lie deep within the torso. Training the muscles of the core also corrects postural imbalances that can lead to injuries. The main concepts of core strengthening programs involve using many muscles in a coordinated movement. Abdominal bracing is the main technique used during core exercise training. Other exercises that develop core strength include exercises on a stability ball, work with medicine balls, wobble boards and Pilate’s exercise programs.

Excuse-proof your workout Studies have shown that regular exercise can actually increase your energy level. We make excuses to reduce our discomfort about not doing something, expert says Getting into the exercise habit can lead to a "healthy obsession" Top excuses for not exercising include lack of time and lack of energy (Health.com) -- We all have our reasons for not working out. Some are legit -- we're working late or nursing an injury -- but often we're just talking ourselves out of exercising. "We make excuses to reduce what's called cognitive dissonance," says Dan Kirschenbaum, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University Medical School. That's not to say you're lazy; it's a normal response. Until then, here's how to overcome your top four gym deterrents (as revealed in a Health.com poll). Excuses for regular exercise She's doing what at 8 months pregnant? Michelle Obama: First lady of fitness Health.com: 30-minute workout, no gym required The excuse: I'm too pooped. The key?

GUEST POST…….Peanut Butter Fingers!!!!! YOU GUYS ARE IN FOR A TREAT!!! We have JULIE today!! Probably the cutest little thing in the whole wide world! I have followed her blog for forever and feel like we are real life best friends, whether she wants that or not:) Sit back and enjoy an amazing post filled with our favorite things in life…..pb and working out! Hey there, Hungry Runners! When Janae reached out to me about guest posting on her blog, I freaked out a little because I am an avid Hungry Runner Girl reader and love Janae’s positive outlook on life, her obsession with candy and her intense love for Billy and her family. As I started to brainstorm guest post ideas, I thought you guys might enjoy a post that featured some super-sweaty workouts. I regularly post workouts on my blog, ranging from treadmill interval workouts and strength training routines to circuit-style workouts. Awesome Circuit Workouts Here are some of my favorite circuit workouts: Jump Rope Cardio Circuit: This workout takes about 15 minutes to complete.

The Diabetes DTour Diet Latest News and Offers Free delicious recipe from the Better Homes & Gardens Christmas Cookbook!MORE » Free recipe from Diabetic Living's new book "Low-GI Meals". Free recipe from the New Idea test kitchen! Free exercise routine from Men's Health - get your Summer six-pack in 15 minutes a day! Lose Weight Fast with this six-week plan! No time? Work out like a 'corporate athlete' Seven minutes. That's the amount of time it takes to complete the high-intensity circuit training program Chris Jordan designed to help his clients lose weight and get fit. Repeat the circuit two to three times and your workout is over. You'll sweat. Your muscles will probably be sore the next day. "(High-intensity circuit training) is growing in popularity because of its efficiency and practicality for a time-constrained society," Jordan writes in the May/June issue of the American College of Sports Medicine's Health & Fitness Journal. Jordan is the director of exercise physiology at the Human Performance Institute, where he developed the fitness programming portion of their Corporate Athlete program for business executives looking to improve their performance -- in and out of the office. A workout a day may keep cancer away The Human Performance Institute was formed more than 30 years ago by doctors Jim Loehr and Jack Groppel. Excuse-proof your workout No pain, no gain, right?

25pntcx.png 800×878 pixels Kids Eat Right Help your family eat right by filling half their plates with fruits and vegetables. One way to do it is by adding layers of flavor. Here are some ideas on how to make meals nutritious and delicious. Be Saucy with Fruit Puree berries, apples, peaches or pears for a thick, sweet sauce on grilled or broiled seafood or poultry, pancakes, French toast or waffles. Bake with Fruits and Vegetables Use pureed fruit such as applesauce, dried plums (prunes), bananas or peaches in place of about half the fat in recipes for homemade breads, muffins, pancakes and other baked goods. "Sandwich" in Fruits and Vegetables Add pizzazz to sandwiches by layering on sliced pineapple, apple, raisins, peppers, cucumbers, sprouts or tomatoes. Combine with Veggies or Fruit Make a quick stir-fry or combine pasta or rice with just about any vegetables, or add them to soup—great ways to use fresh vegetables before they spoil. Experiment Substitute a new-to-you fruit or vegetable in a favorite recipe. Take Fruit to Lunch

Healthy Weight: Losing Weight: Improving Your Eating Habits | DNPAO | CDC Skip directly to A to Z list Skip directly to navigation Skip directly to page options Skip directly to site content Get Email Updates To receive email updates about this page, enter your email address: Our Division CDCHealthy WeightLosing Weight Improving Your Eating Habits Language: English Español (Spanish) Recommend on Facebook Tweet When it comes to eating, we have strong habits. Making sudden, radical changes to eating habits such as eating nothing but cabbage soup, can lead to short term weight loss. REFLECT on all of your specific eating habits, both bad and good; and, your common triggers for unhealthy eating. Reflect, Replace, Reinforce: A process for improving your eating habits Create a list of your eating habits. Common triggers for eating when not hungry are: Opening up the cabinet and seeing your favorite snack food. Want to learn more? Losing Weight( is healthy weight loss and why should you bother? File Formats Help: Top

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