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Common Golf Injuries
Golf is often perceived as a leisurely activity, yet every time you take a shot, you’re engaging the hips, back, legs and arms. The repetition of gripping and swinging a golf club, coupled with potentially poor form, can place significant strain on these areas of the body. Learn about common golf injuries and prevention tactics…
Common Track and Field Injuries
Although track and field does not appear directly contact-heavy or intensive, athletes are still at risk for injuries. This activity encompasses a range of repetitive events, from pole vaulting to high jump. Typically affecting the lower half of the body, injuries often result from improper form, excessive training and insufficient gear. Overuse injuries, knee issues…
Importance of Strength and Conditioning for Athletes
Anyone who has played sports is likely familiar with strength and conditioning. The approach differs from strength training, which often focuses on lifting weights to increase muscle mass to improve performance. Strength and conditioning begins from the intersection of exercise, physiology and anatomy to optimize your movement, recovery and health. Learn why strength and conditioning…
Choosing the Right Athletic Shoes to Avoid Injury
Athletic shoes serve a different purpose than casual and dressy footwear, which is reflected in their design. Although composition varies by activity, all athletic shoes tend to include more grips on the outsole, a midsole with cushioning and impact absorption, overlays for support, and a closer fit that moves with the athlete. The goal is…
How to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Fitness Routine
We often judge the effectiveness of a workout on physical factors, including how much we sweat, our level of fatigue, muscle soreness and an elevated heart rate. While in the short-term, these metrics can show whether your fitness routine was productive, they are not the end-all-be-all to measure effectiveness. Here’s what you should know. Heart…