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How To Run In The Cold – 6 Tips for Cold Weather Running

November 24, 2015

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Cold weather is coming – don’t let it keep you from reaching your running goals!

All too often I hear from my physical therapy patients as well as readers of Tone and Tighten “…well winter is coming, I guess it’s time to put away the running shoes for another season.” In fact, nothing could be further from the truth! Just because old Man Winter is knocking at our door, that doesn’t mean you’re running season has to be over! Today I have teamed up with Kohl’s to help you #MakeYourMove this winter! Presenting six of the best cold weather running tips so that you can still get out and pound the pavement this winter (regardless of how much snow it is under!). Keep reading for more… …

5 Exercises That Work Better Than Running

November 10, 2015

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With the colder weather approaching you may be re-thinking your cardio. What was once your sunny, well-lit jog path is becoming a cold, dark, rainy (soon-to-be-snowy) obstacle course. Don’t let the change in weather keep you from getting your heart rate up! Today I’m sharing 5 of my favorite indoor cardio exercises that actually work better than running! Take that cold and rainy days; you can’t keep us from our goals! Keep reading for more!…

10 Best Running Accessories Every Runner Should Have

October 20, 2015

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It’s astounding to me how quickly technology is progressing! What was only imaginable 10 years ago is now “standard equipment” in the world of health and fitness tech and it’s been exciting to see how far things have come. With so much available and so much out there how do you know what’s necessary and what’s excessive? Today on Tone-and-Tighten.com I wanted to share with you 10 of the best running accessories that I feel every runner should have! The next time you hit the road/trail/track/whatever, make sure you have them with you……

5 Reasons Why You Should Track Your Running

September 15, 2015

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Fitness trackers are everywhere these days. They can keep track of everything from heart rate, calories burned and distance to time performing an activity and your pace. With all this information available one can’t help but ask – “Do I really need to know all that information? Can’t I just head out on my run and not have to worry about tracking those stats?” Today I wanted to share with you 5 reasons why you should be tracking your running a little more closely AND give you an opportunity to win your very own Timex OneGPS+ run watch! Trust me – you’ll want this one… …

5 of the best workouts for runners – Best exercises for runners – Weekly Workout Plan

September 22, 2014

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Take your running and your cardio to the next level with this amazing week of exercises!

I have always loved running. There’s something about being alone with the pavement and your thoughts as you propel yourself one foot in front of the other. For me one of the many draws to running is the continuous aspect of self-improvement. From shaving time off of your run to getting that extra mile or two, running is all about being better than the person that you were last week. If you feel the same way about constantly trying to improve, then this is the week for you! Below I’m sharing five of my favorite running workouts – everything from core exercises all runners should be doing to my favorite running intervals proven to shed minutes off your PR. Check them out below and prepare to elevate your run to a whole new level! Hope you enjoy!

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