I Run Everyday, Is That Good or Bad? An Expert’s Opinion
This topic is particularly interesting to me because I run every day. So when I saw the story on the Eat This, Not That! website, I wanted to, of course,…
RIVERSIDE, CA – SEPTEMBER 27, 2022: With temperatures reaching triple-digits on Tuesday, a resident takes advantage of the 90 degree temps at dusk to get in a jog with his dog at Challen Park on September 27, 2022 in Riverside, California. The September heat wave brought triple-digit temps to the Inland Empire as the National Weather Service issued heat warnings for Southern California for the week.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)This topic is particularly interesting to me because I run every day. So when I saw the story on the Eat This, Not That! website, I wanted to, of course, read it, but then share it with those who have an exercise routine like mine.
Every single day religiously at three o’clock in the afternoon I run three point one miles, the equivalent of a five-kilometer race or 5K. My mantra is “5K every day.” I’m not training for any big races, I’m not trying to beat any specific time (I run a 9-minute mile), and I’m not trying to work towards a longer distance. I just wanted a good workout without committing a major chunk of time each day (I’m done in thirty minutes). It’s simply what I do to stay in shape, and I like to say it’s my license to eat. I don’t eat a lot of junk, but I like to eat…a lot. My wife, Kathleen, and I are a great match for many reasons, and one of them is that I like to eat and she likes to cook, and she is really good at it. There’s nothing she can’t cook, and there’s nothing I don’t eat. You can imagine the health issues I could have if I didn’t run every day. I’m six foot four and weigh one hundred and ninety pounds. Before I started running I was close to two hundred twenty pounds; It took me a few months to level off.
When I saw the article I was worried that it was going to say that it was bad to run every day. I knew it was not bad to run, but maybe every day is not so good. As it turns out, it really good for you.
The article says it’s a “magical form of exercise you can do to boost your health and overall wellness.” Dr. Mike Bohl is the Director of Medical Content & Education at Ro Health Guide and a certified personal trainer. He also sits on the Medical Expert Board of Eat This, Not That! Dr. Bohl says running every day is a great way “to better your blood flow, cardiovascular health, and lungs.” It will also “lift your mood, [burn] calories, [help you] lose weight, improve your balance…strengthen your bones and muscles…[and] can help you sleep better.”
He also warns that “it's necessary to know your limitations and be careful to not over-train.” So if you’re thinking about starting a running regimen (walking is awesome too), you should do two things. First, consult your doctor, and if you get the all-clear get ready for a daily workout that you’ll look forward to each day!
New Jersey Home To Two Of The Top Apple Picking Spots In The U.S.
If you're like me, one of the yearly traditions during the fall with my friends and family is to go apple picking. The fun, seasonal, and wholesome activity typically takes place in late August through the end of October for the state of New Jersey.
Yelp has revealed its Top 25 apple picking spots in the United States and New Jersey is home to two of them. Battleview Orchards located in Freehold comes in second on the list with Windy Brow Farms in Fredon Township at number ten.
While farms and orchards have become more than simply picking apples, it's nice to see local places highlighted for what we've all kept returning for over the years.
Whether you're going to stock up on your snack for the week, prepping to bake a pie, or simply planning a fun activity, picking apples is always a good choice.
Scroll below to see which locations across the U.S. made the top 10 (including NJ) or click here to see Yelp's full collection for the "time-honored fall tradition."
