What Is a Stress Fracture?
Tuesday March 29, 2005
A stress fracture is an overuse injury. It occurs when muscles become fatigued and are unable to absorb shock and repeated impacts. Over time the fatigued muscle transfers this stress ... Read More
Strength Training for Runners
Tuesday March 29, 2005
Proper strength training can improve running performance whether you are a sprinter or long distance runner. Strength coach Danny O’Dell, provides guidelines for getting the most out of your ... Read More
Return to Play Guidelines After ACL Repair
Thursday March 24, 2005
Return to high level pivoting sports may not be in an athlete’s best interest after ACL injuries and reconstruction, according to an article published in the British Journal of Sports ... Read More
Get 5 Weeks of Swim Workouts by Email
Monday March 21, 2005
Swimmers, would you like to receive a set of swimming workouts each week to help you plan your practices? These workouts are designed to help your swim training, to build ... Read More
Joint Stabiliy and Injury Rehab
Monday March 21, 2005
After an injury it is essential for joints to return to proper alignment. A good rehab program will include exercises that target joint stability. This is most important following a ... Read More
Weight Loss for Runners
Monday March 21, 2005
Whether running to lose weight or wanting to lose a few pounds to improve a personal record, many runners are trying to lose weight. Unfortunately most marketed diet plans are ... Read More
Treadmills or Outdoor Running - What's Better?
Tuesday March 15, 2005
Running on a treadmill is a great way to continue a training program through the winter, but are you getting the same benefits as running ourside? This article by Niki ... Read More
Preventing Knee Pain
Tuesday March 15, 2005
Many, but not all knee injuries can be prevented by following these recommendations.
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
Saturday March 12, 2005
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. Any swelling, inflammation, tearing, or bony changes around the four tendons of the shoulder can cause pain when you ... Read More
Why Women are More Prone to ACL Injuries
Saturday March 12, 2005
Women suffer ACL injuries at a significantly higher rate than men. New studies uncover key causes of ACL injuries in women and precautions women can take to avoid them. Read ... Read More
Can You Overtrain with Weights?
Tuesday March 8, 2005
You will get the most from your weight training routine if you realize that training volume and intensity are inversely related. That means that as your reps and sets increase, ... Read More
Improve Your Sport Performance with Visualization Techniques
Tuesday March 8, 2005
Guided Imagery May Improve Athletic Performance
Many athletes routinely use visualization techniques as part of training. There are stories and examples of how such techniques provide not only a competitive edge, ... Read More