Many of us recently started to run 5k, 10k or even longer distances, as a new way to get fit and feel oxygenated. There are some fundamental exercises that we can do to reinforce our core, back and lower body muscles to build foundational running strength, feel stronger overall and minimize injury. Contrary to what […]
You’re new to cycling or have become an avid runner during COVID, you’re doing intense fitness or recently learned kickboxing moves? As a result, no matter what you do, your body hurts and aches? Putting stress on our muscles creates microscopic tears and it makes us sore at first. Once we recover, this process helps […]
Having health issues can affect our life and make us realize how important it is to take care of our bodies, inside and out. A year ago, I became severely sick after my appendix burst while on a trip to Mexico. I developed a blood infection called sepsis and was kept in the hospital there for over […]
Many people have muscle pains from time to time and some even develop Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Instead of relying on Ibuprofen, I want to share a few tips to treat that pain properly by loosening up the fascia, a connective tissue covering the muscles. What causes muscle pains? Poor posture over time, pressure on the […]
We published a new FREE ebook available to download now. Through this book, you will learn how 6 superpowers will help you build muscles and improve your health with real-life examples and practical exercises. The book contains tactics to build your daily powers with worksheets, checklists, and how-to videos. *** Why did I write this book? […]
The author of the article below is Angela Naeth, professional triathlete and Founder of I Race Like a Girl, she is also one of our Caliloko athletes. She shared the below article with us and we wanted to also make it available to all of you as it represents the current reality of our athletes […]
During these troubling times, the world seems to swirl around us. We can’t control what happens, however we are in full control of how we personally and individually respond to the situation. We must remain cool and collected and should consider mindfulness, relaxation, meditation and exercise as a guide throughout this intense period. It is […]
The recovery process for an athlete is extremely important. Getting sufficient rest after working out is essential for faster recovery. However, when the intensity of our fitness activities is high, we need to add more ways to help speed up the recovery. At least I can speak for myself, I have to invest time in […]
For many, the purpose of Valentine’s day is to love other people and be loved by someone. How about starting this year to love ourself first? Even if V-Day has been commercialized, let’s not turn down any opportunity to celebrate love. ♥ Sometimes we can be quite hard on ourselves during our fitness and health […]
