Treadmill vs. Outdoor Running

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is difficult in today’s busy world so it has become necessary to invest in fitness equipment. A treadmill is a piece of basic fitness equipment but studies from different corners of the world have given different opinions on the question: is the treadmill or outdoor running best? This infographic shows famous research on the topic and gives the solution and insight […] Read more »

Anatomy of a Running Shoe

Running Shoes Anatomy Infographic

When choosing a running shoe, especially if you are limited to online, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. So many terms are used, with no apparent meaning: upper unit, last, medial post, shank, heel drop, etc. Aghhh! This infographic puts everything into perspective, explaining in a visual way what each part of a running shoe is called, making the whole process much clearer. Read more »

Why You Don’t Need to Pay Top Dollar for Better Running Shoes

running shoes infographic

This infographic is about a study, conducted by Jens Jakob Andersen (lead researcher behind the study), who proves that you don’t really need to pay higher prices if you want better running shoes. It turns out that more affordable running shoes get even better rankings, as opposed to more high-end ones. Among other interesting facts, you’ll be fascinated to know that the higher the price […] Read more »

America is Active!

active america infographic

Americans everywhere are participating in more active lifestyles. Whether it’s running, swimming, cycling, climbing, etc., people are getting out and leaving behind formerly sedentary lifestyles. Just to see how active people have become, last year there were over 28,200 races throughout the U.S. Of all the participants, over 19,025,000 people completed these different races. Wonder where the largest and most popular marathons are? Marathons are […] Read more »

How to Run a Marathon

Marathon Training Infographic

You might be preparing for your first marathon, or a veteran of running 26.2 miles and looking to improve your time. Either way, finding tips to running a marathon successfully are always helpful. Since it isn’t always as easy as quickly just putting one foot in front of the other, this infographic was created with you in mind. Learn how to bust marathon myths you […] Read more »

Technology in Sport – Cheating or Progress?

Sports Technology Infographic

Technology is an essential part of sport, and technological development is inevitable. But where do we draw the line? Athletes routinely use technology to optimize technique and sports apparel, and equipment is constantly re-engineered to enhance and optimize performance. The question is, who is responsible for success – the athlete or the technology? Swimshop.co.uk have produced an infographic dealing with this very question. We must […] Read more »