Is there a difference between a running stress fracture and a stress reaction? Yes! One means you’re on your way to a long layoff and the other means you’ve caught the problem now so you can start making some quick changes and smart choices. Stress reaction: Bone is breaking down Read more…
Is it just me or do the holiday songs seem to come on a little more fast and furious every year? Now, I love me some holiday tunes — I actually look forward to them for most of the year — but after about a week or two of them Read more…
Source: Bruce Klemens With absolute strength being the physiological limit that defines the ability for an athlete to produce power, the optimal rate of force development is achieved by increasing speed. Paraphrasing Dr. Fred Hatfield developing athleticism means to develop strength – muscular strength – while increasing speed. Read more…
That’s right, I said it. Fitness is FUN or at least it should be. If you’re dreading every single workout, your run down, injured and totally stressed out then you’re doing it wrong. I know the world is ablaze with “no pain no gain” mantras and “never miss a Monday“, Read more…
I recently spent a few hours with a dear friend who was in town, and we got onto the topic of relationships. My friend never ceases to astonish me with his wisdom and thoughtfulness, and I found myself understanding a big topic with absolute clarity for the first time. Read more…
How many calories do you burn while walking? It’s a simple question, but it inevitably leads to a series of other questions too: Can I lose weight just by walking? Is there a right way to walk? How about a wrong way? How many calories do you burn walking a Read more…
Do you ever wish that healthy eating was, well, easier? via GIPHY Like, that you could just magically know what foods to eat to reach your goals … in the right portions … with a weekly meal plan … and also have access to recipes that would help you get Read more…
Are you even aware you possess muscles that perform multiple joint functions? That is, a commonly-known flexor at one joint may also be a flexor or extensor at another joint. These muscles are known as two-jointed muscles (TJM), also called biarticulate or biaxial muscles. Our bodies are amazing machines, and TJM’s contribute to Read more…
Are you even aware you possess muscles that perform multiple joint functions? That is, a commonly-known flexor at one joint may also be a flexor or extensor at another joint. These muscles are known as two-jointed muscles (TJM), also called biarticulate or biaxial muscles. Our bodies are amazing machines, and TJM’s contribute to Read more…
Of the many mistakes I’ve made in my years of running (cough attempting to run without a sports bra when I forgot one…painful) the one thing that’s always been part of my routine is a warm up. I’ve shared with you a dynamic warm up and even my 5 minute Read more…