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How many calories do you burn while running?  Factors to Consider

How many calories do you burn while running? Factors to Consider

People exercise on an unusually cool morning in Sanam Luang, Bangkok. (File Photo: Apichart Jinakul) The amount of calories you burn while running is an almost impossible number to calculate because so many variables affect the outcome. But here are some of the main factors to consider. – Weight and speed – One of the …

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Running vs Outdoor Treadmills: Which is Better for Weight Loss?

Running vs Outdoor Treadmills: Which is Better for Weight Loss?

The health benefits of running are well known: it improves heart health, boosts immunity, helps with weight loss and the list goes on. While there’s no denying that running is good for you, there’s a popular question among running enthusiasts that leaves room for debate: when it comes to weight loss, is running on a …

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BYU exercise science researchers identify new method to optimize personal aerobic workouts

BYU exercise science researchers identify new method to optimize personal aerobic workouts

Two people can do the same aerobic exercise with very different results. Exercise science researchers at BYU are finding a way to make sure everyone gets results from their workouts.Photo by BYU Photo Two people can do the same aerobic exercise with very different results. Exercise science researchers at BYU are finding a way to …

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The Art and Science of Fitness |  Getting back to running and exercising safely

The Art and Science of Fitness | Getting back to running and exercising safely

I had my appointment with Covid-19 in May 2020. I was down for a few weeks with the viral infection, followed by another two weeks of recovery from weakness. This experience made me realize that getting up to use the bathroom was like running an ultra marathon. I made my first attempt to get out …

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