While searching for the perfect workout playlist, you may have come across music mixes labeled as a 32 Count mix. If you are not already familiar with what that means, read on to learn what it is and why you may want to have a listen! Perhaps you have taken a fitness class with an… Continue reading 32 Count Workout Music – What You Never Knew You Needed
Exercise Trends Before and After the Pandemic
We surveyed RockMyRun users to see how the pandemic affected how people work out, how much they work out, and exercise plans once restrictions are lifted. Check it out.
How to Set SMART Fitness Goals
Wanting to take control of your health and fitness is a positive first step. If you really want to get healthy, exercise more, or make better food choices, the next step is to start setting goals that will push you forward. This is why the SMART strategy has become so popular. SMART Fitness goals are… Continue reading How to Set SMART Fitness Goals
Why Run/Walk Intervals are Better (and More Effective) than Running
When you’re feeling motivated to run, all you can think about is charging forward as fast as you can. You know the faster you run, the sooner you’ll get the blood flowing, cover more distance and start torching those calories. However, if all you’re doing is charging ahead without run/walk intervals, you could be missing… Continue reading Why Run/Walk Intervals are Better (and More Effective) than Running
The Correlation Between Music and Fitness/Motivation
A new survey of 2,000 Americans who exercise regularly commissioned by RockMyRun (that’s us!) had some interesting findings around the correlation of music and fitness & motivation. Let’s dig in! How Does Music Affect Motivation? Have you ever forgotten your headphones while going on a run or to work out at the gym? How do you feel… Continue reading The Correlation Between Music and Fitness/Motivation
Ease Into the New Year: Meeting your Fitness Goals while Putting Your Mental Health First
2020 was a challenging year to say the least. Some used the isolation as an opportunity to focus on their fitness, but many of us (let’s be honest: most of us) ended up putting on the “Covid 19 (pounds).” It’s easy to get discouraged when something like that happens. You’ve been taken out of your routine, your… Continue reading Ease Into the New Year: Meeting your Fitness Goals while Putting Your Mental Health First
An Interview with Lou Alexander of Big A88 Jogger
We sat down with Lou Alexander, CEO and Founder of Big A88 Jogger and former NFL Athlete, to learn more about his new company (founded on March 27th, 2020) and how he transitioned from a Pro Football Career into jogging and apparel. RockMyRun: What is Big A88 Jogger? How did it start? Lou Alexander: What… Continue reading An Interview with Lou Alexander of Big A88 Jogger
5 Steps for Setting up a Home Gym
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some of the most common barriers to regular physical activity are lack of time, lack of motivation and weather conditions. These are barriers that everyone has encountered at one point or another when trying to establish a regular exercise routine, and finding a solution is easier… Continue reading 5 Steps for Setting up a Home Gym
Fall/Winter Running Training Tips and Tricks
About the Author Adriana started running competitively in 6th grade and competed at a Varsity level all throughout high school. Her junior year of college at Duke University, she decided to run her first marathon after spontaneously joining a friend for her 16 mile long run. She finished the Disney Marathon in January 2011 in… Continue reading Fall/Winter Running Training Tips and Tricks
Best National Park Hikes In the Four Corners States
Hiking is a great activity for all fitness levels, and there are few places more beautiful to hike than the four corners area. The four corners area (Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico) is a remarkable section of the United States. The landscape is diverse and awe-inspiring. From the unmatched sunsets, red rocks, and ancient,… Continue reading Best National Park Hikes In the Four Corners States