When s It Time to Retire Your Running Shoes? 24 April 2015 Sensoria General (0) Runners have a relationship to their shoes like a baseball player has to a glove or a golfer and his favorite putter. It’s not only the comfort, durability and fashion that draws this relationship but also having sentimental value. After having gone through so many miles of water, dirt and mud makes the bond even stronger. So when is it time to retire one pair for a new pair? [More]
Newsletter - April "Sensoria Fitness Socks Are Available" 17 April 2015 Sensoria General (0) Since the beginning of March, we have started shipping Sensoria Fitness Socks to each one of our early adopters and...Starting immediately, the Sensoria Fitness Socks are available for purchase on our website. [More]
Hydration & Dehydration: What You Might Don't Know 10 April 2015 Sensoria General (0) We all know the importance of staying well hydrated throughout the day as it can vastly improve how you look, feel and perform. If you remember well, we have shortly talked about hydration few weeks ago in the article "ABC For a Great Recovery Strategy". Hydration comes down to drinking according to thirst so you do not under consume or over consume throughout the day. The adage is you should drink half of a gallon of water per day (eight 8oz glasses) to stay properly hydrated. [More]
How To Beat the "Heartbreak" Hill 10 April 2015 Sensoria General (0) For the 119th time runners from across the globe will flock to the historic city of Boston, Massachusetts to participate in the famous Boston Marathon. This marathon is famous for a certain hill that goes by the nickname of “Heartbreak Hill.” Hills are common in marathons but this one stands above the rest due to the placement as it sits at around mile 20. While most of the race is pounding downhill’s, runners face Heartbreak Hill with tired legs and 91 feet of elevation to climb. [More]
Why Elite Athletes Train at High Altitude? 27 March 2015 Sensoria General (0) Many of the top United States Track and Field athletes travel to Denver to live and train for the chance at Olympic gold. There is a reason "The Mile High City" is the destination for the athletes to train at; due to the high altitude, the human body is exposed to hypoxia (oxygen reduced environments), it struggles to produce required amounts of energy with less available oxygen. [More]
Training: Treadmill vs. Outdoor 13 March 2015 Sensoria General (0) One of the great debates amongst the running community has to be whether using a treadmill is a great training tool or a waste of time. Many die-hard runners won’t step foot on one while the other segment&of runners believe it’s a convenient and useful piece of equipment to have. Like anything in life the treadmill vs. outside running theory has different pros and cons. Here I provide a few pros and a few cons for the treadmill. [More]
Carbohydrates: Not Complicated, it’s Simple 26 December 2014 Sensoria General (0) The holidays are here which means for the next month we will all be in a food-like coma of turkey and mashed potatoes smothered in heavy gravy. For some trying to watch what they eat, the holidays can be a nightmare to keep their willpower and avoid the 2nd helping of pumpkin pie. Luckily there are plenty of healthy alternatives to keep fit while you enjoy the food and time spent with family. In order to know what you are going to eat, you must know what you are eating; so for the next few weeks I will go in depth about fats, carbohydrates and protein. [More]
The Fat Truth – Healthy Holiday Survival Guide 12 December 2014 Sensoria General (0) The holidays are here which means for the next month we will all be in a food-like coma of turkey and mashed potatoes smothered in heavy gravy. For some trying to watch what they eat, the holidays can be a nightmare to keep their willpower and avoid the 2nd helping of pumpkin pie. Luckily there are plenty of healthy alternatives to keep fit while you enjoy the food and time spent with family. In order to know what you are going to eat, you must know what you are eating; so for the next few weeks I will go in depth about fats, carbohydrates and protein. [More]
The Importance of the Core 28 November 2014 Sensoria General (0) One area of the body a lot of runners tend to overlook is their core strength. The core of your body is where you generate strength for everything you do in life acting as the center of your body and helping you utilize every other part of your body to maximum efficiency. Think about it, your core gives you good posture, alleviates back pain, and overall makes you better. Core muscles are vital and they don’t always get worked enough with just running. [More]
ABC For a Great Recovery Strategy 14 November 2014 Sensoria General (0) A proper recovery strategy can be argued to be the most important part of sports and fitness. This isn’t about injuries and ways to get healthy, but rather what steps you should take after a grueling workout. You need to take a smart approach to recovering from a long run, weight lifting session, or any type of physical performance. Staying hydrated, eating healthy, getting a good night’s sleep and some stretching and massages are great steps towards a successful recovery after your next workout. [More]