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Feed me! Fueling the hard-core athlete post workout.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 20:26

Editor’s note: This blog was contributed by Joel Ankeny, a fifth generation bike racer. He has notched two top 5 finishes in the Nightmare Tour of Lancaster County, completed a double century (200 miles), and most recently placed 4th in the 2010/11 Mid-Atlantic Cyclocross Regional Championship B...

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Barry’s Bootcamp has serious competition from a Yoga Studio

Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 14:20

Tamara Turkisher contributed this blog. She is an insurance agent, dog lover, foodie and exercise enthusiast. From Yoga to Bootcamp I workout religiously and I like routine. My “normal” 6 days a week sweat extravaganza includes a Hot Vinyasa Flow Class, and/or a Yoga Sculpt Class (heated Yoga...

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How to train for your first triathlon

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 14:24

YOUR first one! So you’ve decided to take the triathlon plunge? You won’t be the only triathlete newbie in the starting area. Race participation has increased more than 300% over the last five years and continues to grow. Athletic-Minded Traveler will help you: pick the...

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Yoga or Pilates ?

Friday, November 5, 2010 - 07:47

Yoga has been around for thousands of years and first originated in India. Pilates is a relative newbie having been created in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates as a way of rehabilitation. Both offer health benefits, but which is better yoga or pilates? In today’s world physical results...

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Century Bike Rides: Training Tips for Beginners

Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 21:35

After we recently published "Century Bike Rides for Beginners", we received requests for training advice. Luckily, we found some serious cyclists from our favorite cycling forum to relay their training advice. Here is what "Calico Cat" and others (including the Athletic-Minded TravelerTeam)...

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How to Start Running Your First Time

Monday, March 22, 2010 - 11:59

Of course, we all know how to run. But for those contemplating their first 5K or 10K race this year, or even those who want to take their fitness walking up to the next level, there are a few good tidbits to keep in mind. (Click here for our post on best marathons for beginners.) 1) Running...

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Different Bike Workout - No pedal straps

Monday, January 18, 2010 - 22:57

Finding a computerized bike in a hotel gym without pedal straps is a pet peeve. Any bike provider--health club, hotel, community center, etc.--should offer working straps attached to both pedals. BUT, if you ride a stationary bike often and want to spice up your pedaling a bit, try removing the...

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Only One 20-Mile Long Run is Enough for Marathon Training

Friday, November 13, 2009 - 17:36

Our good friend, Carolyn Day, recently sent a concerned email regarding her marathon training. She was due to compete in the New York Marathon in 5 weeks, had gone on "only one 20-mile training run", and had a significant amount of business travel upcoming that would make a second 20-miler...

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Helpful Tips for your First Time at Bikram Yoga

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 13:39

My wife is an every day Bikram Yoga junkie. I prefer other forms of exercise and sweat, but after attending a half-dozen or so Bikram classes over the past 5 years, I feel qualified to pass along a beginner's perspective of what to expect, what to do, and what not to do at your first Bikram Yoga...

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Necessary Chicago Marathon Race Gear and Products

Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 12:30

If you are about to run in the Chicago Marathon (or any marathon for that matter) and are wondering, "What race day items do I need for a marathon?", keep reading. All of the following long-distance running items should make your pack and prep list. These are Marathon Must-Haves: 1) Body Glide...

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