Super shoes have been all the talk of the running world for at least a few years now, as you surely know.
What if you could get a similar boost in performance to super shoes without having to buy the shoes? Or what if you could get that boost without the shoes, then add the shoes on top of that? Sound too good to be true?
Well, maybe not.
Studies have shown that plyometric training can offer similar benefits to super shoes, approximately a 4% boost in efficiency. Do plyometrics scare you? Well, even a simple hopping exercise appears capable of helping runners boost efficiency by 2-4%.
Sounds like a good benefit from a relatively simple exercise routine. Worried about injury from so much hopping? It was very notable that, of 34 runners in the study, not a single one developed an injury.
How good are superfood powders? You may have heard of superfood supplement powders such as Athletic Greens. How good are they?Well, it turns out they are not much different than any other supplement. There is a significant lack of research showing that they are beneficial. The risk of harm is low but the likelihood of benefit is likewise low. Personally, I’ll be saving my money.
Why are you hungrier on rest/easy days than on hard days? An interesting question. I know I experience it all the time. I finish a hard workout or long run and it’s not until the day after when my appetite really kicks in. I don’t think this has all the answers but it offers some interesting insights into why your appetite may be higher on those easy/rest days.
Health benefits of running Every once in a while, I have to throw something like this out. From healthier knees to a lower risk of depression to a lower risk of cancer, there are a lot of reasons running is good for your health. Just remember that (especially the healthier knees) when your coworker or relative tells you how bad running is for your knees and that’s why they don’t do it.