YOU
Take The Magic Step to Positive Changes in Your Life
Welcome
Dear Friends,
Welcome to Take The Magic Step! On behalf of our entire team I wish so much that we could be right there beside YOU every day to help YOU on the road to better wellbeing.
The articles and other information in this “YOU” section are intended to do just that. They have been organized into three distinct groups—”Beginners,” “Athletes,” and “Families”—to make it easier for you to find the most relevant content and featured topics.
I wish you happiness and good health!
Truly yours,
Beginners
Are you looking for guidance to feel better, get healthier, or even change some aspect of your life? We offer valuable concepts to help you to get started – and keep progressing – on a new path to achieving your fitness and health goals!
Conquering the Highest Mileage Phase of Your Marathon Training
The highest mileage training phase is critical to race success. You can develop solid mental and physical behaviors, including proper recovery, which will help you get the most from this important training period.
Enjoy Your Summertime Fitness: Part II—Proper Hydration and Summer Nutrition
Summer is the time for delicious new nutritional treats that can help you achieve optimum fitness. Plus, knowing how to stay healthy and stress free while you exercise during the hottest time of the year can make your fitness routine even more effective & fun.
Uta’s Yoga and Stabilization Guide for a Better Running Technique
Runners, especially, can benefit from a well-balanced yoga and stabilization program. Uta suggests effective combinations of poses and exercises that have helped her gain the flexibility and balance that can lead to a better running technique for everyone.
Athletes
Explore ways to improve performance by reading articles about inspiration, nutrition, and training routines written by Uta and associated coaches and fitness experts. You will also find ideas that can help you minimize and recover from sports-related injuries.
Training Advice for the Second Build-Up Period of Your Marathon Preparation
You are almost there—and the upcoming weeks are important in determining how well you run in your race. I hope you can stay focused and take advantage of your training during this second build-up period, with the highest mileage and your longest runs, so you can be best prepared for your marathon.
Key Training Principles for the First Build-Up Period of Your Marathon Preparation
Continuing to improve your form during your first build-up period will ensure that you will be well-prepared for the second build-up period—and give you the best chance of reaching your full potential in your marathon. I also have included information on the signs of overtraining.
Would You Like To Run Better? Relax!
Being relaxed from the inside out is the basic key to running with joy and staying injury-free. I invite you to use relaxation as one of the tools to fine-tune your running style.
Families
Helping your family get healthier may be the greatest gift you can give them. Leading by example and having the knowledge to incorporate fitness and nutrition into their daily lifestyle can be as fun and rewarding for you as it is beneficial for them.
Three Cheers for Cherries
Cherries were introduced in the 17th Century to American soil and are more than a fun summer fruit. Research indicates the juice from cherries may help to slow aging, relieve the pain of arthritis, and support faster strength recovery for runners.
Getting Your Children Excited about Running
Children naturally like to move and play. Running can be an activity that they can embrace and lead to a life of fitness and health. Uta shares her thoughts on how you can get your child excited about running.
Benefits of Exercise for Children
Physical fitness, confidence, stronger self-esteem, more energy, and better memory are only some of the benefits that exercise can have on children—and they are surprisingly easy to achieve.