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What Can Happen When You Ignore a Muscle Injury?
After a workout or demanding sports practice, sore muscles are to be expected. While you’ve likely heard the phrase “No pain, no gain”, you also know that not all discomfort is created equal. “Good” pain often falls under the category of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which occurs six to eight hours after your workout…
What Makes a Good Fitness Routine?
While gyms were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals were left to their own devices; some relied on steaming programs or exercised with a socially distanced friend to stay fit. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average adult should get about 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise each week,…
The Relationship Between Posture and Exercise
Many people slouch unintentionally, perhaps as a result of sitting throughout the day or a lack of regular physical activity. However, poor posture is not an isolated incident. It’s often an indication of weak core muscles and further affects how well you retain form during exercise. Long term, maintaining proper posture may help lessen the…
How Serious Are Soft Tissue Injuries?
Soft tissue injuries occur when the body’s muscles, tendons or ligaments experience a degree of trauma. Oftentimes, these injuries happen suddenly – for instance, stepping too sharply and spraining an ankle – or may occur gradually as a result of overuse. Many people experience soft tissue injuries when they don’t let their muscles fully recover…
How to Deal with the “Quarantine 15” Weight Gain
For many people sheltering in place since late March, the “Quarantine 15” has become a reality. This weight gain differs from the “Freshman 15”, similarly named for college students who put on weight in their first year. The Quarantine 15 was likely a result of sudden lifestyle changes. You may have become less active with…