If you’re a runner, you spend a significant portion of the day on your feet during your workout. Your leg muscles are healthy, but also worked hard and worked often, putting the calves, quads, and glutes at higher risk for overuse or injury. Foam rolling, however, can help runners prevent or treat injuries, and at…
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Shin splints are an injury that commonly happens to runners. They are painful and can put a hold on your running regimen for several days while they heal. It’s best to learn how to prevent them in the first place and treat them, so they heal quickly and with less pain when they do happen.…
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Unfortunately, most of us live a pretty sedentary life. Whether at work or play, we sit for long periods of time throughout the day. As a result, our muscles often become tense and stiff; this can have a negative impact on many other areas of our lives. Stretching for just a few minutes every day,…
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Injuries happen when you play sports. For most people, it’s an accepted fact. However, you can lessen the number of injuries you experience and the severity if you warm up properly before play. Even though you may have specific exercises to do for certain sports, some warm-up exercises are beneficial regardless of what you play.…
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Whether you’re an athlete, on your feet all day, or sitting at a desk for several hours at a time, your muscles can become sore and tense from the stresses they’re exposed to each day. Foam rolling, known technically as myofascial release, offers five incredible benefits for your body that can keep you healthy, mobile,…
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You can get more out of a workout if you eat right ahead of time. Certain foods will help you work out longer and harder while others will assist in the recovery process later on. Here are some ideas you can try to fuel your workout. Your Body Needs Energy If you plan to do…
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Do a Hip Bridge Lie on your back with your knees bent. Lift your pelvis up off the floor until your back and upper legs form a straight line. Hold the position for up to 10 seconds and lower slowly to the ground. Do this exercise 10 times. It will help strengthen the muscles in…
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Breathing is one of our most automatic functions, something we literally do without thinking about it. But breathing only on autopilot isn’t ideal, especially for people suffering from stress or anxiety, who often experience shallow breathing. In fact, taking in minimal amounts of air, never exhaling fully, and breathing at a rapid pace are both…
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A recent article by Harvard Health Publications revealed the hidden dangers of crunches and sit-ups. They describe how these activities can lead to lower back discomfort by working against the natural contour of your lower spine and by strengthening certain muscle groups that actually end up straining the lower back. Let’s explore a few exercises…
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One of the first things you’ll notice when you set foot in a gym is that many people are toting around bottles filled with protein shakes. Should you be drinking protein? This post will give you the skinny on all things protein! Why Protein? Your muscles are made up of protein. When we exercise, the…
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