Francisco Gomez

How to

Lose 10 Pounds in One Week

Healthy weight loss is usually 1 to 2 pounds per week; losing 10 pounds in one week is risky, should not be done often, and should only be attempted with the approval of your doctor. To lose 10 pounds in one week, you'll...

How to Get Faster at Running: Training, Exercises, & More

Our complete guide to upping your stamina and picking up the paceWhen you set out on a run, your main goal is probably to beat your personal best (or at least work your way up to it). But when simply telling yourself to ...

How to

Long Jump

The long jump is a track and field event that requires speed in addition to a strong jump. Learning the long jump may seem like a tricky task but if you break it down the steps are actually quite simple. Proper technique...

How to

High Jump (Track and Field)

The high jump track and field event requires skill, agility and speed. After sprinting to gain momentum, jumpers launch over a high bar and land on a crash mat on the other side. For your own safety, it’s important to ...

How to

Increase Your Running Stamina

Whether you're a seasoned long-distance runner or new to running, you probably know how important cardio endurance is. By bumping up your stamina even a little, you may be able to push on for another mile or run your per...

How to

Run a Faster 800m

If you’ve hit a plateau in your 800m (~1/2 mile) time, you can adjust your training to break through your wall and run a faster 800m. With the proper training and diet, you can increase your personal record and improve...

How to

Run a 1600 M Race

You have joined a track-and-field team. You are a long distance runner, and have beaten your siblings in every race around your neighborhood. Your coach suggests that you try the 1600 m race, which is four laps around th...

Skill-Related Fitness: The 6 Components & How to Improve Them

Exploring skill-related fitness (with example exercises)One component of fitness is your ability able to train your body and mind to easily pick up new skills. This is what’s known as skill-related fitness. Slightly di...

How to

Lose 7 Pounds in 7 Days

If you want to lose weight fast, you have to be ready to work for it. Losing a pound a day is certainly possible, but it's not going to be easy. That said, a disciplined and steadfast approach to dieting and exercise wil...

How to

Get Long Lean Legs

Long lean legs are a very popular beauty standard, thanks to celebrities like Cameron Diaz and Taylor Swift. While you don't need to have long legs to be beautiful, it can make you feel more confident in certain clothes ...

Ice Bath at Home: Everything You Need to Know

Chill out with our effective ice bath methods to soothe aches and painsSo ice baths reduce anxiety, boost mood, and ease muscle aches? Sign me up! While stepping into icy cold water doesn't seem very appealing, ice bath ...

How to

Teach Kids To Run Faster

Developing a child's speed is a big deal when they’re involved in sports. And many kids would like to run faster just for the sake of it, or to reach a personal goal. Teaching kids to run faster boils down to helping t...

How to Improve Your 1500M Run Time

A guide to perfecting your running stance and amping up your strategy The 1500m race is one of the longer races in track. Since it is a longer run, having the correct form is very important. Running properly will help yo...

How to

Improve Stamina

"Stamina" is the strength and energy needed to exert oneself for an extended period of time. The word most commonly refers to the exertion needed for physical activities like exercise and sports. However, "stamina" can a...

How to Run a Faster 200 Meter Dash

Improve your time and set a new record with this simple guideA 200 meter dash is a test of speed and endurance that mixes an all-out sprint and a balance of 'floating' (Slightly slower sprinting) for the duration of the...

How to

Lose Weight in 7 Days at Home

If you’re starting your weight loss journey, it’s natural to want to see results as quickly as possible. There are many diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes you can make to start losing weight fast, all from the com...

How to

Make a Workout Plan

It can be difficult to find time for exercise due to other obligations. Don’t let a busy schedule stop you; exercise can be done in ten minute increments if you can’t set aside larger chunks of time. Once you find th...

How to

Get Fit for Soccer

Soccer is an intense and demanding sport. To be a good soccer player, you need to be in top physical condition. While practicing with a team and engaging in competitive play can raise your level of fitness, it’s also i...

How to

Run a 5 Minute Mile

Running a 5 minute mile is no easy task. It takes a lot of training and the right diet to achieve, but it can be done if you work hard at it. By training your body to endure longer distances, strengthening your muscles, ...

How to

Listen to Music While Running

Running while listening to music can help motivate you to boost your endurance and travel a greater distance during your workout. Start by looking for a music device, like your phone or an MP3 player, so you can take you...