As we work out, our bodies produce lactic acid, which can cause fatigue and soreness. While it's a natural byproduct of exercise, excessive lactic acid build-up can hinder our performance and make it difficult to maintain an active lifestyle. In this blog post, we'll explore what lactic acid build-up means and how to get rid of it. What is lactic acid build-up? Lactic acid is produced by our muscles during...

Tight muscles are no strangers to runners. Performing yoga stretches 10 minutes before and after runs helps prevent injury and keep muscles limber. Why yoga? While yoga improves strength and balance, one of the best things it can do for runners is increase flexibility. If you don't have the flexibility in your hip flexors and hamstrings to create an adequate range of motion, your body will ask that motion to...

We spent October building up our running routines, but now it’s time for a proper cool down. To give our muscles a good stretch, we spoke with Team Amino Vital trainers Nathan Jendrick and Jenny Lagerquist. Both our experts agree that stretching after any training session is essential. And after a run, it’s always important to stretch your quads, hamstrings and calves. To stretch these muscles properly, Jenny suggests following...