IF THE WORD "fartlek" makes you giggle, you're not alone. But there’s nothing funny about how this style of training can help runners—especially beginners—level up to faster speeds. The idea of ...

There seems to be a new walking workout trend doing the rounds on a weekly basis, so much so that it can be a challenge to keep up. With the Japanese interval walking method, the 12-3-30 walking trend ...

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Setting out to be on the treadmill for a flat amount of time, say 30 minutes at a steady pace, can be challenging when it feels like you’ve been running forever, but the treadmill’s timer is just ...

I don't think that running coaches need to be high-performance runners themselves. I don't even think they need to run at all, at least not for their whole lives. However, if a coach is not currently ...

Hearing about a workout called a “fartlek” for the first time as a new runner might be intimidating and confusing. That’s because most terms, like “long run” and “speed workout,” are pretty ...

Ever feel like you just plod along on your runs, never able to go any further or faster? Performance Coach Kim Ingleby can help - she's got the inside track on improving your runs (and toning up in ...

Discover Fartlek, the Swedish 'speed play' method revolutionizing athletic training. This dynamic approach blends structured bursts of speed with easy cruising, enhancing both speed and endurance ...

Treadmills make running convenient — even more so when you've got a machine in your home and bad weather is threatening your workout schedule. It's also true that running on a treadmill can be a ...

With this training method, you can burn more calories while running and strengthen your muscles even more. Jogging is simple yet extremely effective for burning calories and building muscle. However, ...