Let’s take a moment to reminisce. Think back to the time when you were eight years old and playing outside with your friends. Maybe you’re thinking of the time you and your friends spent hours jumping rope or playing leap frog. Maybe you’re recalling the time when you spent a whole day at the pool performing a perfect 10 dive […]
Today, I want to talk to you about how to overcome common running injuries or athletic injuries. Whether you’re a runner, soccer player, basketball player or any other type of athlete, and you’ve had an injury that was running- or jumping-related, there are specific things you absolutely want to do to overcome that injury, deal with muscle ache treatments and start to heal […]
When nicer weather returns, it’s exciting to move your workouts outdoors, adding plenty of fresh air and scenic sights to the experience. However, working out in the heat can cause dehydration and overheating when it’s not done with caution. There are ways you can work out in the heat safely, staying cool and maintaining healthy hydration levels. With these simple tips, you […]
As the holiday season approaches, many people who exercise outdoors struggle with working out in the cold, but they don’t have to. Is it bad to work out in cold weather? As long as you take some precautions, working out in the cold — such as walking, running or cycling — is actually pretty beneficial. Exercising in cold weather can lead […]
Shin splints are a reminder that it’s important to exercise in a truly healthy and moderate way rather than beginning too fast, expecting too much of yourself or failing to get adequate recovery. One of the most common running injuries, shin splints are caused over time by a series of dysfunctional musculoskeletal movements. (1) According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), shin splints […]
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