There’s no doubt about it: Treadmill running is convenient. Rain, sleet, snow or shine – treadmill runners are untouched by weather conditions (unless, of course, you lose power). But for people looking to lose weight, how does the calorie burn of treadmills compare to running outside? There have been a number of studies comparing treadmill running to outside running. The [...]

If, like me, you spend a lot of time running, you’ve probably noticed tightness in your legs. Runners have notoriously tight leg muscles – but it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, if – through stretching – you’re able to increase your flexibility, you’ll likely see improved results on the treadmill or track. With an improved range of [...]

There’s no question that water consumption is critically important – and obviously necessary for survival. And, in fact, many of us don’t consume the recommended amount of H2O. But a recent study by Loyola University Health Systems found that nearly half of recreational runners might be drinking too much water during races. Consider, for a minute, our early ancestors. When [...]

There’s something romantic about running barefoot. It’s a minimalistic return to our roots; after all, man ran barefoot for millions of years. Modern running shoes, on the other hand, didn’t come about until the 1970s. But is running barefoot a good thing? Or a utopian pipe dream and recipe for disaster? When I first started lifting, I used weight lifting [...]

No trip the gym feels complete without a good run (and subsequent sweat) on the treadmill. I’ve been running for more than a decade – in fact, I first started running for my high school’s indoor track team – and I’ve learned a few tips from coaches and experts along the way. Here are 7 of my absolute favorite running [...]

Hey Davey, I’ve always loved running but I tire out quickly. How can I run longer distances (more than a mile) without slowing to take a break? From, John Hey John, As an avid runner myself, I do have some advice for you! Try these 6 tips to boost your running endurance. Create a goal. First things first, it’s helpful [...]

I’m in Palm Springs for a few days, enjoying a nice little vacation from winter. The lovely hotel at which I’m staying doesn’t have a treadmill, and so I’ve decided to take my cardio out of doors. Running outside is a totally different beast, and so it begs the question: Is it right for you? The answer depends on a [...]

Being in New York City and having walked nearly 100 blocks last night, I thought about the age-old adage that you burn as many calories walking as you do running. Obviously, this isn’t true per unit of time – you’d burn more calories running for ten minutes than walking for ten minutes. But what about per unit of distance? Would [...]

Old or worn-out running shoes could set you up for injury. With each mile, shoes slowly lose their shock absorption ability and the stability is compromised. Much of this can happen even before the shoe’s treads wear out; your shoe may still look new even though it’s in need of replacement. Here’s how to calculate how long running shoes should [...]

As a gay man, I spend a lot of time thinking about butts. So I was especially excited to get my paws on a new study about glutes (a.k.a. ass muscles) and cardio machines. So which cardio machine is best for your backside? Is it the treadmill, the recumbent bike, the stair master, or the elliptical? You may be surprised [...]