Summa Summa Summa timeeee…time to sweat! Have you ever ran in 90 degree heat because you threw caution into the lack of wind? You definitely need to replace those lost electrolytes to avoid muscle cramps and quick fatigue.
With 9 flavors, Propel Electrolyte Water wants to keep your summer humming with a prize pack! Take the “What’s Your Flavor?” Quiz to see if you’re more of a bubbly blueberry pomegranate or competitive cranberry lime.
Get thirsty for these prizes:
- A sweat replacing pack of Propel Electrolyte Water flavors
- Cool it down with a Propel moisture wicking yoga towel
- Throw shade with Propel Sunglasses
- Class up your fitness class with a Lululemon gym bag
Here’s our fit flavor (no wonder, we are a 2 girl fitness blog!):
Kiwi Strawberry
Once you’re all quizzed up, comment on our blog on what your flavor is to win this balanced bounty!! Winner will be picked at random and announced by 8/15.
It’s no secret that serious runners favorite form of exercise is running, but many runners may be missing one key component to their training program. One of the key components that compliment any running program is strength training. For a number of different reasons, runners often overlook the importance of adding in strength workouts to their training regimen. Some are scared to “bulk up” or gain too much muscle mass, while others might just be unfamiliar with how to work with weights. These days, runners need to do more than pound out miles on the pavement to see improvements in their racing performance. They need to be strong, athletic and have muscular balance to avoid injury during their training program. Strength training helps build a solid foundation in the body and increases joint stability, which in turn can lead to fewer injuries. The benefits of doing a strength training workout at least 2-3 days/week will not only help with injury prevention, but will also help your overall racing performance as well. Strengthening both big muscle groups (Quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves) as well as the smaller stabilizer muscles throughout your hips (hip flexors, extensors, hip rotator muscles) will create a strong base to withstand the impact that running has on your body. The best exercises for runners are those that strengthen the legs, hips and core. Some examples of these would be squats, lunges, deadlifts, planks and step ups to name a few. Strength training will not only help you feel stronger during your races, but can also help you run longer and more efficiently. Stronger legs and core equals both more endurance and speed.
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