Getting back into running after a long break can feel daunting, but with the right plan, it’s absolutely achievable. This guide walks you through each step — from rebuilding your fitness and starting with walking to adding strength and cross-training. Learn how to avoid injury, train smart, and regain your endurance safely. With patience,...

Feeling sore after a run is common, but should you keep running? This article breaks down what causes muscle soreness, how to tell normal fatigue from injury, and practical tips to run comfortably while sore. Learn how hydration, nutrition, stretching, easy runs, cross-training, terrain choice, and recovery techniques like foam rolling can help. We...

Building a strong running base is essential before diving into race-specific training. A solid foundation improves cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and injury resistance, setting you up for faster, safer, and more confident training. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, gradually increasing mileage, incorporating easy long runs, and following a structured base plan...

Feeling sluggish on your runs? It might not be your training—it’s your recovery. From expert-backed warmups and cooldowns to smart fueling, sleep, and gear choices, this guide breaks down how to help your body bounce back faster and stronger. Learn how tools like foam rollers and the Coospo H9Z or HW9 heart rate monitor...

“Runner’s face” is a term often used to describe facial changes some long-distance runners notice, like hollow cheeks, fine lines, or sagging skin. While these signs may appear, research shows running itself doesn’t accelerate aging. The main factors are sun exposure, low body fat, and inadequate recovery. Exercise can actually benefit skin health by...

Warming up before a run is essential for performance and injury prevention. Dynamic stretches like leg swings, side lunges, high knees, and arm circles prepare your muscles, increase blood flow, and improve joint mobility. Even just 5–8 minutes can make a big difference. Using a heart rate monitor, like Coospo’s, helps you track your...

Aerobic exercise, or cardio, strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts endurance, and benefits overall health. Activities like walking, running, cycling, swimming, dancing, or even jumping rope can be done daily and help burn calories, improve mood, and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Using a heart rate monitor, like Coospo’s, helps you...