4 Tips to Keep Running Through Winter
While it’s not recommended you halt a training routine, winter conditions can keep runners from their favorite outdoor routes. Running inside on a treadmill is not the same experience, but what can you do when temperatures drop below freezing? Beyond the slip hazards, temperatures below 30°F can make the body more prone to injury. For…
How Poor Weightlifting Form Leads to Injury
As a training routine, weightlifting offers several benefits, including fat loss, increased bone density and strength. However, most people who lift weights do not start with a class or one-on-one instruction. You may watch others use equipment at the gym or simply go for it with a pair of dumbbells but unfortunately, casual weightlifting often…
Why Should Athletes Train Off-Season?
For many athletes, winter marks the start of the off-season. Athletes have time to rest, recharge and strengthen their skills without officially going to practice. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all blueprint for the off-season. Some take a complete break from sports, while others keep their fitness at a baseline with gym training. Regardless of whether…
It’s Time to Get Moving!
In today’s fast-paced world, our lives are so busy that we often ignore everyday nagging pains. Whether your back, neck or knee is causing discomfort, turning a blind eye to the initial signs something is wrong could turn a small problem into a bigger issue. Normally, we wait until an injury occurs before seeing a…
Why Athletes Need Sport-Specific Training
Once upon a time, athletic training consisted of basic exercises used for all sports. Whether you played football, ran track or wrestled, coaches would often outline a simple set of weight-lifting exercises that strengthened muscles. However, different sports require different conditioning, as the skills a basketball player needs will vary from those of a tennis…