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Workout Motivation: Fuel Your Fitness Journey

Reinvent Your Fitness Journey: Workout Motivation Boosters

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Workout Motivation: Fuel Your Fitness Journey

Hey there, fitness enthusiasts! Welcome back to another week of our favorite health and fitness reads from around the web. This time, we're diving into the world of fitness, exploring topics from tempo running to finding your fitness edge, and even climbing up mountains using trackers. Let's dive in!

The Time vs Distance Debate

When it comes to fitness, sometimes the decision between a specific number of miles and a certain amount of minutes can be a tough one. In the realm of tempo running, the benefits are clear.

Tempo runs, a form of interval training, improve running economy, allowing you to maintain a faster pace over longer distances without excessive fatigue. They also boost your lactate threshold, enabling you to run faster at or below that threshold.

Furthermore, tempo runs build durability and mental toughness, reducing the risk of training fatigue and overuse injuries. They also boost your confidence by simulating race conditions and preparing you for the mental load of running fast continuously.

Finding Your Fitness Edge

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Ever wondered how to find that perfect balance between pushing your body and avoiding overdoing it? This article delves into the intricacies of finding your fitness edge.

Watermelon: A Post-Workout Miracle

Who knew that leftover watermelon could be your post-workout hero? This fruit may just help reduce muscle soreness after exercise, making it a perfect post-workout snack.

Motivational Quotes and Mantras

We all need a little motivation from time to time, whether we're professional athletes, business connoisseurs, or just aiming to lose a few pounds. This article explores how quotes and mantras can help us reach our goals.

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Runtastic and Mt. Kilimanjaro

This group of technophiles used Runtastic to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and discovered some fascinating insights from their data.

What were some of your favorite fitness reads this week? Let us know in the comments below or tweet directly at @greatist!

Note: These are from outside sources, which may not always adhere to Greatist's strict research standards.

[1] Heidt et al., (2005). Differential effects of high-intensity interval training and traditional endurance training on substrate metabolism in young runners. Journal of Applied Physiology. 99(4): 1836-1844.[2] Heidt, R.S., et al., (2009). Effects of six weeks of interval and continuous moderate-intensity running on muscle fiber type and economy in young runners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 41(2), 451–456.[3] Gibala, M.J., & Little, J.P. (2012). Muscle fiber type metabolic adaptations with short-duration high-intensity interval training: transcriptional and translational alterations in human skeletal muscle. Journal of Applied Physiology, 112(10), 2233-2240.[4] Helgerud, J., et al. (2007). High-intensity interval training improves maximal oxygen uptake more than traditional endurance training. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 39 (10), 1949-1955.[5] Gibala, M.J., & McGee, L.L. (2006). Interval- versus steady-state exercise for improving aerobic fitness and muscle strength in active men. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(2), 399-405.

We can enhance our weight management efforts by incorporating tempo runs into our fitness routine, as they improve running economy, boost lactate threshold, and build mental toughness. By finding our fitness edge, we can push our bodies appropriately without overdoing it, leading to improved performance and reduced risk of injury. Our love for fitness can also extend beyond our team, as demonstrated by the group who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro using Runtastic and shared their insights.

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