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7 ways to prevent shin splints
Shin splints is the catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below the knee on the front of the lower leg. They often occur in athletes or fitness enthusiasts who have recently intensified or changed their training routines. The cause … Continue reading
Stretches for everyone
Stretching: it feels good, helps prevent injuries, and is one of the best ways to prevent post-workout muscle soreness. No matter your age, size, or fitness level, stretching is important. For those who carry extra weight or have limited range-of-motion, stretching can be … Continue reading
Infographic: how many steps are you getting each day?
Do you know how many steps you are taking each day? Unless you regularly wear a pedometer, Fitbit, or any device that tracks your steps, you probably don’t know how many you are taking each day. Most of us have heard that … Continue reading
5 ways to relieve sore muscles
Some days you wake up feeling sore and get an odd sense of satisfaction because it signals you had a fantastic workout the day before. Other days, you wake up with muscle soreness and realize you may have gone a little overboard. On … Continue reading
Can you be too sore to work out?
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Greatist. Click here for the original article. Your alarm goes off and it’s time to get up for your morning strength training session. As you start to get up you realize your long run … Continue reading
10 exercises to perform with a weighted bar
Incorporating strength training into your fitness routine is essential for getting in shape and adding muscle definition to your body. Incorporating a couple of strength training sessions can be enough to help you get in shape. Beyond adding definition to your … Continue reading
Infographic: foam roll it out
Foam rolling is one of the biggest fitness trends of 2016. It was introduced by physical therapists to help their patients achieve self-myofascial release. Foam rolling increases blood flow, throughout the body, improves movement, and increases range-of-motion. Fitness expert Jenn Zerling recently … Continue reading
Beyond self-myofascial release: alternative uses for a foam roller
A foam roller is a great too to use when you need a little TLC and you don’t want to pay a lot of money for a professional massage. Many people think foam rollers are only good for self-myofascial release … Continue reading
8 physical therapy methods explained
Physical therapists are trained in the art of assessing the human body and restoring it to optimal performance following an injury. They have some of the most cutting edge technology at their disposal (including lasers!) but their most useful tool … Continue reading
4 exercises that make back pain worse and 4 moves to do instead
Unlike some of the excuses we make to avoid our daily workout, an achy back is a justifiable reason to skip a workout. Here’s the catch: exercise is one of the best things you can do for an aching … Continue reading