The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of two ligaments that cross in the middle of the knee. The ACL stabilizes the knee by preventing forward motion of your lower leg. It is a very strong ligament but also the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. ACL injuries are often higher in those who…
Running is one of the most powerful actions to treat the stresses of everyday life, increase your overall physical and mental well-being, improve your sleep quality, and, most importantly, realize your abilities and discover more about yourself. Improvements in your running form will aid in achieving your performance goals and reduce your chances of injury.…
Exercise is better than any drug in maintaining heart, lung, muscle, bones, digestive, and brain health. Which exercise is better walking vs. running? Exercise helps with weight loss, lowers cholesterol, improves our heart function, strengthens our muscles, increases balance, reduces cancer, boosts our immune system, fights depression, reduces stress, improves sleep, enhances our mood, and aids in brain…
Ever wonder why some athletes and individuals continue to perform at high levels and free of injury long past their prime years? Why can some run marathons while others seem prone to injuries with menial tasks? Is it in our genes or is there a secret to their training? There is a method to how these elite athletes…
Exercise is essential during pregnancy, not only for the mother but for the baby as well! For far too long, exercise has been discouraged during pregnancy. New mothers-to-be receive a laundry list of things to avoid from foods to toxins and even exercise. But contrary to this long-held belief, vigorous exercise is not only safe; it is beneficial…
“While training for my second marathon, I developed severe right hip pain. I had been running about 20 miles and increased to about 35 miles. At first, the hip pain was mild, and I thought it would go away. After doing a 10 mile run with friends, I could not walk later that night. Every step was…
