The treadmill may be the most popular piece of cardio equipment in the gym. It’s used by fitness beginners, marathon trainers, lifters, walkers and triathletes alike. As far as operating it goes, it’s not terribly mysterious either. Walk up, push start, choose your speed and you’re off. It’s such a staple of indoor fitness, it’s
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Every sport has its list of potential injury, and running is unfortunately no different. There are, however, ways to avoid getting hurt, and every runner should take some time to learn best practices. After all, running injuries are not just unpleasant. Injury keeps you from your sport, can delay (or derail) training, and could even
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Chances are that you’ve heard a lot about CrossFit recently. If you enjoy fitness and recreation, you may have even considered trying it out. Well, whether you have heard about it in passing or know someone who has shared the details of their latest WOD (workout of the day), we at MIT Recreation think it’s
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. A hard workout today could mean a lot of soreness tomorrow. Adding foam rolling can help. These simple foam tubes can be used in a number of ways to help massage your muscles – before or after your workout. Rolls come in different densities to fit your preference, and the benefits of using them
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Flexibility. In the world of athletics, it’s an essential element for fitness. Forget to stretch those newly minted leg muscles and they might just trip you up – literally. In life, flexibility is equally essential. Things change, after all – jobs, goals, even weekend plans. If you can’t go with the flow (at least some
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