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PGX Posts from the Past! Let's get inspired to run again...

Happy Friday everyone! I found this photo of this incredibly colourful running shoe and suddenly felt inspired to reread our running posts from the past!

We've shared a lot of great content in the history of this PGX blog and I thought, let's take a look back in time and put whatever exercise inspiration you may have gotten from these colourful cross trainers to good use! Check out these posts for some great tips and insights and then go for a run! Forrest Gump's got nothing on you...

PGX's No. 1 Running Rule! Trust me, you're going to love this one.

Get outdoors and enjoy the spring sunshine and Get Into Running Form (Infogaphic)!

Always remember to... Fuel Your Body: the Best Foods for Runners

One of the most important accessories is this colourful shoe! Not sure what type to use? Our post, Choosing the Right Runners (Inforgraphic), has got you covered!

On the flipside, maybe you are Interested in Barefoot Running? Take Baby Steps...

Happy running this gorgeous sunny weekend!

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Train Like an Angel!

It's not all fluff and poses for the Victoria's Secret models. They work to be runway ready!

Whether you are interested in fashion or not, you have undoubtedly seen many many times, images and ads of terrifyingly thin models and photoshopped movie stars floating around. Almost everywhere we look now, there they are: skinny girls and doctored photographs setting an impossibly high and unhealthy standard for body image.

Here's a different image of a model:

It is refreshing to see a company and it's models promote a healthier lifestyle and share their workouts. Yes, these women still seem incredibly small but at least we know they actually work for their figures. Aside from the videos they share, here's another tid bit to consider: many of the wings they wear on the runway are actually quite heavy! These models have put up to 50 pounds of extra weight on their backs while still keeping their walk tall and stilettos firmly on the ground!

In preparation for this year's show, they've started sharing new videos and tips from celebrity trainer, Justin Gelband, to help viewers and fans "Train Like an Angel!"

Don't get jealous; get fit! Until tomorrow PGX'ers...

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Read on for our No. 1 Rule for Running!

It's Weight-Wise Wednesday and We're Talking About Running...

Sometimes I just don't feel like going to the gym and running on a treadmill. I definitely like the idea of going outside for run. But that's just it: I like the idea.

In the past, I've had a very brief stint with runnning. I woke up, for a grand total of three times in one week, to go running in the park at 7 am and not a single morning more. So why didn't I last longer? And if I'm not a morning person why didn't I change my running time to the afternoon (or just any other time than the early morning)? Looking back, I realize that the early wake up time was simply an excuse to avoid running.

No. 1 Running Rule: Run Like Nobody is Watching!

I realized that I didn't like to run outside because I was worried about what people would think! How ridiculous is that?! But as Pheobe Buffay says, "...don't care if people are staring because it's just for a second 'cause then you're gone!"

And I'll tell you another thing. I bet that if anyone glances at you running, they're wishing they had the drive to do the same. Check out our previous post, Get Into Running Form (Infographic), for tips on how to run safely.

Have a great day everyone! Get out there and run... and avoid running into any horses á la Rachel Green!

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It's PGX's Weight-wise Wednesday and we've got a quiz!

Take the quiz and spot the workout bloopers!

Quiz time! Don't worry it's not scary. Have you ever gone religiously to the gym, had what seemed like the perfect workout, and then got stuck on a weight loss plateau? You could be eating healthy food and exercising, but if you aren't seeing the results that you hoped for, you might be committing some workout bloopers!

When I took the quiz, I discovered the mistakes I was making in the gym and now that I have an answer to my plateau troubles, I feel more motivated to change things up! Take Fitness Magazine's Can You Spot Workout Bloopers? quiz and test your gym know-how!

Good luck and keep on moving!

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Looking for some extra exercise? Opt for the stairs!

Find out what the stairs and tower racing can do for you!

In our search for the perfect workout that will get your heart pumping and muscles burning, sometimes we miss the obvious choices. If you are the gym and trying to decide which machine to use, try the stair climbers! Even more effective in boosting cardio and toning up those muscles are a real set of stairs.

Whether you walk or run up them, you will definitely gain more than when you take the elevator. Stair climbing is a low-impact workout and will not harm your knees! If you want to avoid high impact on your joints, it's the way back down that you have to keep in mind. That's when you walk or (if you must) opt for the elevator. But I'm willing to bet that if you opt for those stairs, you'll find yourself in better shape before you know it!

We're not the only ones who like the idea of running up the stairs. A recent trend that is on the rise—no pun intended—is stair-climbing races, or tower races. Now there are more than 100 tower races in the US and 60 around the world, most of them for charity. Exercise, health, and charity: what's not to like?

On top of the cardio boost and stronger legs you gain from stairs, you can also use the rails to pull yourself up and keep your arms working like L. A. Times writer, Roy Wallack. Check out his story on this lofty racing trend and you may just find yourself inspired to join in on the climbing fun!

Stair Climbs: Getting a leg up, by Roy Wallack, L. A. Times Health.

Keep it healthy everyone and conquer those stairs! To learn more about the when, where and why of tower racing, check out Towerrunning.com.

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