Each week, coach and author, Hal Higdon answers your questions about running. Here's the latest:
Friday, December 3, 2010 at 10:21AM For those who don't know me, I'm a working dad of 2 daughters, ages 5-1/2 and 1-1/2. My wife is pursuing her Doctorate of Pharmacy and last October I decided I wanted to run a marathon. The catch? On October 14th of last year, I weighed 328lbs. I ran my first marathon here in Chicago on October 10th...and lost 110 lbs along the way.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 5:41PM This article was originally published in the American Council on Exercise’s (ACE’s) Get Fit blog. Visit the American Council on Exercise for free health and fitness information, and read on for an excerpt from the article below.
The two major players in the weight-loss battle are diet and exercise. But can the battle be won using only one of these tools? Many people opt for the easier route, which they believe is dieting. But when you consider how poor the statistics are for long-term weight loss through diets, you need to consider a combination of both. Normally, only about 5% of dieters are successful in keeping weight off, and weight cycling is very common. Usually one-third of weight lost is regained within one year and almost all is regained within three to five years.
Monday, April 19, 2010 at 1:11PM From 358lbs and 28% body fat to 170lbs and 12.8% body fat, Michael Gilliland's journey to improved health and fitness has been truly epic. Read his inspiring story here.
Monday, April 12, 2010 at 2:40PM By Nell Stephenson, BS USC EXSC, ACSM H/FI
"Help! My wedding is only a few months away and I still can't fit into my dress! What should I do?”
Does this sound familiar? Many brides-to-be have found themselves just a few months (or weeks!) away from the big day and still not quite the size they wanted to be when they walk down the aisle.
Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 4:07PM This article was originally published in the American Council on Exercise’s (ACE’s) Get Fit blog. Visit the American Council on Exercise for free health and fitness information, and compare the advice below with a new study that shows women may need to exercise for an hour a day to prevent weight gain!
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