Virtual Athlete https://virtualathlete.com/ Training resources for health, fitness, and longevity Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:39:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/virtualathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-virtual-athlete-v2-1-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Virtual Athlete https://virtualathlete.com/ 32 32 yes Fitness, running form, health, and longevity research for busy people. <br /> And, whatever else that can help us learn to enhance our mind, body and spirit. <br /> Why keep it all inside? Amy false Amy Amy Rupertus Peacock All Rights Reserved Amy Rupertus Peacock All Rights Reserved podcast Training resources for health, fitness, and longevity Virtual Athlete https://virtualathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/13621035-1666895961009-617fca51a2b73.jpg https://virtualathlete.com/blog/ 215907281 Announcing My New Amazon StoreFront https://virtualathlete.com/announcing-my-new-amazon-storefront/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:39:21 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3823 I am so excited to share this with you! Here is my Amazon storefront with fitness and running items I recommend that could make great fit gifts for yourself or family and friends. https://amzn.to/48UPF0q On my storefront, I also have idea lists for my recommendations on books, home/kitchen, holidays, entertaining, gifts, style and  beauty. Please […]

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]]> 3823 Six Interval and Strength Training Tips to Boost Fat Metabolism https://virtualathlete.com/six-interval-and-strength-training-tips-to-boost-fat-metabolism/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:12:51 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3807 I have take many CEU workshops on how to boost fat metabolism and the research can get rather scientific.   To keep it simple, you need to eat cleaner, shake things up with your cardio and start lifting weights.   And, it helps to move more throughout the day.   Yes, even if you previously exercised for 30-40 minutes.   Get up and […]

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]]> 3807 How to Combat Atrophy https://virtualathlete.com/how-to-combat-atrophy/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:20:32 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3803 👉 Stop the scroll! Your body and mind are begging for attention. We have 3 months left in 2024. As we have seen from the devastating Hurricane Helene, things can change in a moment’s time. The Silent Threat of Our Modern Lifestyle Wake up. Maybe workout. Go to work … or shuffle to the home […]

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]]> 3803 Why Running is Good for Weight Loss and Mental Health https://virtualathlete.com/why-running-is-good-for-weight-loss-and-mental-health/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:06:29 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3790 Ahh, I remember one of my favorite political science professors at the University of Georgia, Loch Johnson, coming into class on a beautiful fall day. He looked out the window and in his elegant voice, said “What a perfect day …. I wish I was running outside.” Just remembering that day in Athens, Georgia makes […]

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]]> 3790 Why You Should Wear Sunglasses Outdoors https://virtualathlete.com/why-you-should-wear-sunglasses-outdoors/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:19:51 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3779 Do you wear sunglasses when you run?   You should.   Here is why you should wear sunglasses outdoors.    At my annual eye check-up, my eye doctor told me I had some sun damage on my eyes.   Yes, all those years of running, walking, enjoying the outdoors, or watching kids’ sports can damage […]

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]]> 3779 Running Longevity-8 Tips for Success https://virtualathlete.com/running-longevity/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:25:21 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3755 Heard the word Longevity lately? I have! I’ve been listening to longevity doctor Peter Attia who wrote a book called Outlive and Dr. David Sinclair, a longevity scientist who published the book called LifeSpan. And, I’ve been following Dan Buettner of Blue Zones for years. I’ll detail more of their findings in another blog post. […]

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]]> 3755 8 Tips for Running in the Sun and Heat https://virtualathlete.com/8-tips-for-running-in-the-sun-and-heat/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:47:08 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3727 Running tips for hot and humid weather.

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]]> 3727 How to ChiRun https://virtualathlete.com/how-to-chirun/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:38:47 +0000 http://a1e51a1c-82b6-4e2c-a1d0-966f0c180788 An introduction to the Chi Running principles and how to apply it to your next run.

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]]> An introduction to the Chi Running principles and how to apply it to your next run. An introduction to the Chi Running principles and how to apply it to your next run. Amy full false 3706 How You Run Matters https://virtualathlete.com/how-you-run-matters-2/ Mon, 15 May 2023 22:28:43 +0000 9f59e920-85cf-4013-a2be-c70e1deb0e80 What can you do to get back to running, run better, and run for as long as possible? Listen up. You can find more intel on my website http://www.VirtualAthlete.Com

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]]> What can you do to get back to running, run better, and run for as long as possible? Listen up. You can find more intel on my website http://www.VirtualAthlete.Com What can you do to get back to running, run better, and run for as long as possible? Listen up. You can find more intel on my website http://www.VirtualAthlete.Com Amy full false 3707 How You Run Matters https://virtualathlete.com/how-you-run-matters/ Fri, 12 May 2023 05:32:33 +0000 https://virtualathlete.com/?p=3686 We run form instructors like to say, “It’s not running that hurts you; it’s often how you run.” Okay, we are not trying to be know-it-alls, but considering many of us across the US and world are still running pain-free in our 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s + (including our clients), we can say this […]

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