5 Heart Rate Training Myths

On February 4, 2013, in Health through Fitness, by Brandon Keller

The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot and the Chupacabra are three myths that we don’t really know if they are true or not. Well there are some heart rate training myths out there we know are wrong!

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Improved Digifit Workout Routines and Auto-Recovery

On February 2, 2013, in Tips and How Tos, by Brandon Keller

In version 6.6, Digifit has exciting new functionality for your custom workout routines, allowing you to auto-end your workout and have auto-recovery

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How Fit Are You? Take the 2 Min Digifit Recovery Test

On May 10, 2012, in Tips and How Tos, by Brandon Keller

How fit are you? Take the 2 minute Digifit Heart Rate Recovery test to measure your fitness level.

How to Pause or End Your Digifit Workout

On March 22, 2012, in Tips and How Tos, by Brandon Keller

How to pause or end your workout

Want to Avoid Getting Sick? Exercise!

On March 1, 2012, in Interesting Reads, Training, by Kelly Lazarus

Moderate exercise can boost your immunity from colds and flu for up to 24 hours. Keep exercising to keep it going.

Spinning Energy Zones

On May 31, 2011, in Tips and How Tos, Training, by Kelly Lazarus

Spinning has created its owns Spinning Energy Zone Rides to help guide your training, you can now access them in Digifit.

Nutritional Tips for a Healthy Recovery Phase

On September 30, 2010, in Interesting Reads, by Kelly Lazarus

23 September 2010 By USAT Coach Andrew Johnson (featured in the TrainingPeaks Official Blog) Overtraining is often seen as pushing your body too far in training, but it can also be due to poor recovery. That is, had the athlete been more attentive to their recovery, they may not have pushed their body into that [...]

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A Rest Day should be Sluggish

On September 6, 2010, in Interesting Reads, by Kelly Lazarus

I hated Sundays. Back in my competitive athletics there was very little fun about taking a day off after 6 days of intense workouts. After all, the workouts almost gave me energy. But that Sunday was more crucial than anyone realizes in order to maximize the next 6 days. Rest is crucial, and it is [...]

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Interval Workouts are Good, to a Point

On August 20, 2010, in Interesting Reads, by Kelly Lazarus

I was reading an article about a recommended structured workout that consists of 25 minutes with periods of 3 minutes easy pace and 30 second sprints. In general I am a fan of intervals and adding a portion of sprints to your workouts. At the same point, the article recommends doing this up to 5 [...]