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Preparing for a Marathon
Strategies to Keep Your Strength and Avoid Injuries The Hartford Marathon, one of the region’s top racing events, is scheduled for October 10th. With this marathon only a few weeks away, you should already be preparing. Because of their length, marathons require a 16- to 20-week training schedule. Of course, you should already be a…
Proper Stretching: Static vs. Dynamic
For years, static stretching pre-workout or prior to sport activities was thought to prepare the body for more intense exercise by improving performance and reducing injuries. A couple of recent studies show, however, that dynamic stretching – or an active movement-specific warm up involving continuous motion is superior to static stretching prior to a workout….
Choosing the Right Footwear
The fashion industry might push style over comfort – be it for high heels or the latest limited-edition sneakers. However, wearing the wrong shoes – for the activity and for your foot type – may potentially result in an injury. Just how serious could it be? A lack of support and poor fit can, over…
Let’s Start Thinking About Golf
How much do you think about golf before you go play? If your answer is just long enough to get a tee time, then we have some exercises for you. Repetition and poor form potentially make a golfer prone to multiple injuries. For one, the action of swinging the club has the potential to place…
Playing Through The Pain
Several factors cause athletes of all levels to continue to play through the pain: the warrior mentality, shame from showing weakness and letting others down, pressure from teammates and coaches, and the threat, imagined or real, of loss of playing time. Because of these factors, a significant percentage of players keep their injuries hidden. According…