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Ideal Running Form/Style Threshold
For a competitive runner, it is well established that it is important to be efficient and economical. Running economy can be measured in different ways, but in most instances if a runner consumes less oxygen for a given distance he is considered more economical. Scientists have identified a number of factors that may be associated […]READ MORE
Slow motion video & changing faulty running form to treat an injury
In otherwise healthy individual there can be multiple reasons for running with faulty form including: faulty underlying anatomical structure or weakness; a low level of pain, nagging lingering injury; and repetitive movements done in a faulty way as a result of bad habits and/or fatigue will lead to faulty form. There should be a high […]READ MORE
Runners Knee versus Gas Pedal Knee – IT band syndrome
A middle aged male adventure racer who had been struggling with right knee pain for six months sought my assistance. Adventure racing involves competing over multiple days, ultra-distance walk/running combined with other activities such as mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, and rock climbing. His knee pain was focused to the anterior lateral aspect of the right […]READ MORE
Herbal Remedies for Osteoarthritis Lack Evidence
Although many people try herbal products to relieve their osteoarthritis pain, there is scant evidence that they work, according to a recent review of natural remedies. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the knees, hips and hands. Damage to cartilage around the joints can cause horrible pain. Unfortunately, few studies on the use of herbal remedies for osteoarthritis […]READ MORE
Say “No Thanks” to Social Pressures
If you describe yourself as a people-pleaser, beware this Super Bowl Sunday. You could have a hard time saying no to that plate of sausages and bowl of chili. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found that people who don’t like upsetting others will often eat food just to make someone else happy. Even […]READ MORE
Need a Workout Buddy? Ask Fido
Nothing makes exercise more fun than a workout partner. Some of the best ones wag their tails. Walking the dog is one of the simplest ways to fit a little more exercise into your day. If your dog can handle it, a brisk 30-minute walk, five times a day, can help you meet the national guideline […]READ MORE
Running Outdoors? Leave Your iPod Home
So long, Black Eyed Peas. Goodbye Pitbull. I have to leave you and my iPod home when I go on my next run around the neighborhood. You’re just not good for me. I’ve always known subconsciously that running around the streets in my subdivision with the music turned up as loud as comfortably possible, is not the […]READ MORE
Resolve to Make Exercise Easy
I didn’t make any fitness resolutions this year. I think it’s because I’ve managed to make healthy eating and exercising an easy part of my life. If you find yourself already having trouble making time to work out, take a good look at your goal. Is it realistic? When you work full time, you have […]READ MORE
Be Your Own Cheerleader
If you’re planning on working out this week for the first time in months, maybe years, please do me a favor. Go easy on yourself. I’m not saying you should skip that quick run on the treadmill or cancel that weight-training session. I’m talking about the silent, mental messages people give to themselves when they […]READ MORE
So Long, Holiday Calories
Please don’t get the wrong idea. I truly do love the holidays. But when Christmas is over – and that would be about now – I am sick of looking at a certain platter of cookies that’s been sitting on my kitchen counter for way too long. It’s covered in homemade goodness that’s loaded with […]READ MORE