With snow melting, daylight savings beginning and nicer weather transitioning, we consulted with our Adventure Rec team and compiled a top ten list of places to visit in the Garden State this spring! By: Jesse Stratowski Mount Tammany (Delaware Water Gap) The classic hiking location in Northern, NJ with views of the Delaware River…
DetailsWith the rise of telecommuting and social distancing, the fitness industry has made a great effort to pivot to virtual platforms. So, should you try online personal training or meet a trainer at the gym? This article will help you make that decision based on your preferences and lifestyle. Online Personal Training Online…
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BECOMING A CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER Becoming a personal trainer has elevated not only my professional career but also my personal development as a health and fitness enthusiast. After getting certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), I have a better appreciation and understanding of how exercise influences not only the musculoskeletal system but…
Details5K Race Week Tips You did it, you made it to the final stretch! The hard part is over, now its smooth sailing to the start line. Whether it’s your first or tenth race, preparing the week of your 5K race is similar. The best way to settle race nerves is to take…
DetailsTaking a comprehensive approach to running will ensure a stronger and healthier runner. By incorporating strength training into weekly workouts, runners can experience increased speed, improved imbalances, enhanced mobility, and decreased risk of injury. Additionally, strength training can improve body composition by maintaining and/or increasing lean body mass and decreasing percentage of body fat.…
DetailsAlthough running in the winter might not be every runner’s favorite, it doesn’t have to be miserable if you prepare! In fact, it can be very enjoyable and beautiful. Follow these chilly–weather–running–tips to enjoy your next chilly run. Keep Extremities Warm Our body reacts to cold temperatures by reducing blood flow to the hands and…
DetailsTraining for a race will almost always require you to run outside on the roads. It is great to train outside because that is where you will be racing, but it’s imperative to be SAFE and SMART especially if you’re new to the area or to the running route. Check off these safety boxes…
DetailsActively warming up prepares your body physically and mentally for the demands of running. A proper warm up not only enhances performance but is also crucial to injury risk reduction. Why Warmup? Increases core body temperature Improves range of motion Activates the central nervous system Boosts blood flow to the muscles you rely on…
DetailsThe 5-kilometer distance, or 3.1 miles, is a great goal for any new runner. In fact, the 5K distance race is the most popular event nationally by a large margin. Follow these 5K tips to best prepare and train smart for your first 5K! The Most Important Gear: Running Shoes Running is a relatively inexpensive…
DetailsVirtual races are not a novel idea, but these events have exploded in popularity and variety since the start of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The widely used race promotion platform, runningusa.org, estimated that over 18.1 million people registered for a race in 2018. Of those races, the 5K is the most popular distance making up…
DetailsRutgers University, New Brunswick campus has many outdoor running options. Try one or all of these sites, whether you are casually running or training for a 5k! University Park Fields Dirt Track- Busch Campus – 0.6 mile loop. Rutgers Ecological Preserve– Livingston Campus- Several nature trails ranging from 0.3 to 2.8 miles in length.…
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