Weak in the Knees: Lateral Strength
“I’m getting old…” that’s what I told myself when my knees started aching after my runs last year. “I mean, what else could it be?” I thought. With the exception of an occasional half marathon, my...
View ArticleTop 5 Ways to Prevent (Running) Injuries
I can speak with certainty when I say that there’s nothing a runner fears more than hearing that dirty word, INJURY. If you’ve been there, you know just what I’m saying. But there are steps we can...
View ArticleShoveling Safety Tips And How To Use It As A Workout
I hate the cold (and I live in the arctic)! I didn’t mind it at all when I was a kid because I loved playing in the snow, having snowball fights, building forts and giant snowmen, and of course the...
View ArticleResolutions to Help You Stay Active and Pain Free this New Year
Sponsored by Relax The Back Did you resolve to get (more) fit and healthy this year? We hope so! Inactivity is the fourth biggest risk factor for death in adults worldwide, according to the World...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Stretching & Foam Rolling
Sponsored by Relax The Back Who couldn’t go for a massage right now? Massage works wonders for relieving tension and pain and is valuable “you time.” For athletes, massage can treat overworked or...
View ArticleThe Rotator Cuff: Protect the Little Muscles
Rotator cuff injuries can be devastating to anyone who likes to play sports or work out. By understanding rotator cuff function and learning how to protect it, rotator cuff injuries may become a...
View ArticleThe Main Cause of Back Pain
Sponsored by Relax The Back About 60-80% of adults in the U.S. experience back pain at some point; it’s the second most common reason for doctor visits, and one of the top three reasons people miss...
View ArticleHow to Prevent and Treat Shin Splints
Sponsored by Mizuno When I was in high school shin splints were the bane of my existence in the gymnastics gym and the track. I just couldn’t shake them. Little did I know that they were probably...
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