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Why Rest Before a Running Race?

Once again, Dr. Gabe Mirkin provides us with interesting research findings on fitness and exercise. Reprinted with permission. You can find other articles by Dr. Mirkin at www.drmirkin.com.

Should you train or rest before a major race?

The best way to train a couple of days before an important race or a marathon is to stop training altogether. How long you can exercise a muscle depends on how much sugar …

Looking for a few good fitness products? These are tried and true, personally tested and recommended by Dr. Jess.

Dr. Jess also recommends browsing through Perform Better’s website to find other great fitness products not listed below.

Tap Tempo by Develop. Purchase on iTunes.

I recommend Tap Tempo to learn about your running cadence.

Metronome by MarketWall.com. Purchase on iTunes.

I recommend Metronome application to learn how to run at a given cadence.

Wearable Metronome!

I recommend this product if you do not have an iPhone/iPod Touch. These are invaluable to learn how to run like the elite marathoners. Increase your cadence to 170-180!

Podrunner: download music mixes that match your cadence!

Podrunner

Cadence App allows you to pick music that matches your running cadence.

Want a great frame by frame video camera to analyze your gait?

The Casio Ex-FH100 is a great point and shoot camera that can shoot 1000 frames per second videos. The camera allows you to view your running, golf swing, or cycling in slow motion and frame by frame. I have this in my office and I carry it with me to the golf range to observe clients. It’s a must have for serious athletes who want to perfect form and prevent injuries.

Tripod for your casio or video camera. Yes, I have this, too. You can wrap it around a pole or tree branch if needed.

TRX Suspension System

TRX Suspension Door Anchor

Medicine Ball and Kettlebell in one!

These Medicine Balls are very durable and they BOUNCE well! Great for power and functional training.

Affordable Medicine Balls that are durable and bounce.

Dr. Jess’ favorite. You’ll never need to replace these durable Foam Rollers

Vibraroll Foam roller and vibration massager in one!

Pro Stretch for the calf

Fit Moves Package- a complete workout package

Dr. Jess has hosted the founder of Chirunning, Danny Dreyer for a few Chirunning clinics at Innersport. A must if you are running injured or if you want to stay injury-free.