Pre-workout and post-workout stretching… Do you think it’s necessary? Stretching may be one of the most important parts of workouts because it prepares your muscles for exercise and repairs your muscles afterwards. It also helps avoid injury by improving mobility and flexibility. If you are feeling tight, I definitely recommend...
6 Easy Exercises to Strengthen Your Ankles
Our ankles are a very delicate part of our bodies and one that is used more than you may think. Did you know you can strengthen your ankles so the risk of injury can be less? We train all sorts of body parts, so why not learn some ways to...
4 Common Cycling Injuries
Cycling, indoor and outdoor, is a great physical workout and low-impact on your joints. But like with any exercise programs or activity, there are risks of getting injured. “Incorrect set-up and riding mechanics can lead to overuse (aka wear-and-tear) injuries that can very quickly drain the fun from your workouts...
10 Hamstring Exercises to Relieve Tight Muscles
It’s important to stretch your muscles everyday and listen to your body when working out. Our hamstrings are one of those areas that need stretching daily. Hamstrings extend from your glutes to your knees and can cause a lot of problems if you were to pull one. “The hamstrings cross...
How to Prevent 6 Common Running Injuries
Whether you are a runner or just starting out, there are a few things you should know about running and injuries related to running. “Your best bet for [injury] prevention is staying in good shape,” says Justin McCoy, DO, a specialist in sports medicine at SCL Health Medical Group –...
Is It Okay to Work Out With An Injury?
Injuries happen whether it’s from playing a sport, working out, or an accident occurs. Unfortunately, injuries can affect everyone differently and alter our lives quite a bit. “But when you’re sidelined with an injury, you may wonder how quickly you can get back to your workout routine.” This is a...
What to do when you take time off of P90X, Insanity, or any other Beachbody Program?
So you get sick or busy or life gets ahold of you an you just need a day or two to rest... THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US ALL!!! What do we do after we are ready to come back??? Do we start the week over, do we start the program...