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Everyone experiences at least minor aches, pains and bruising, if not outright injury or trauma at some point in their lifetime, making expeditious and complete…

Walking and using the elliptical machine are activities often employed as part of a general fitness program. While they are alike in many respects, it’s important…

The quadriceps femoris muscles (quads) are the most voluminous muscles in the body— the quad muscles together contain more mass than any other muscle group—…

Many races abound throughout the year, although most are virtual right now with the pandemic. In years unlike 2020, races include runs of varying distances…

Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity for its purported benefits including improved insulin sensitivity, weight loss, managing hunger cues, and increased fat burning (and this…

About 3 years ago I noticed that my knees made a creaking sound every time I would squat down.  Not when working out, but just to…

You can identify and offset the deleterious effects of sitting by understanding the muscles and mechanics involved with upper and lower crossed syndrome. It’s no…

Can you build strength using resistance tubing or bands? Yes! Some people think that the light resistance bands used for physical therapy and rehab are…

If you are a runner, you are probably aware of the popularity of the book “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall. The book discussed how the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico were able to run so many miles barefoot on very rugged terrain very well and not get injured.

An important part of preparing for an athletic competition is fueling up. What and when an athlete eats and drinks impacts both performance during an event and proper recovery afterward.

The recent explosion of lifestyle monitoring gadgetry may prompt people eager to improve their health to expect these  devices to make the process easier, more…

In recent years I’ve dubbed myself the “forever-a-student,” because learning new things has always been my jam; especially when it comes to my favorite topic:…