Osteoporosis: How to Prevent and Reverse it
Osteoporosis is a rising lifestyle disease that Indian women are facing. But, it can be easily prevented, and most importantly it can also be reversed!
I keep hearing that Vitamin D is very important for us runners. Why?
Vitamin D is essential for everyone; however for runners it has different implications. A vitamin deficiency in anyone can cause stiffness, muscle cramps…
What’s Gait Analysis and Why this is the right time for one!
A Gait Analysis consists of having a sports physiotherapist watch you run on a treadmill while also taking videos from different angles, followed by a physical examination & assessment of their current shoes.
Running: How to Recover like a Champion for Injury-Free Running!
It is important to understand proper recovery techniques to ensure long and injury free running. There are a number of recovery techniques; let’s look at them and examine the science behind each.
How important is it to Strength Train along with Running?
Runners often prefer to run and do nothing else. Stretching they may do if motivated by a coach or peer runner or understood from a prior injury that stretching is an important aspect of running. However, strength training is something…
STOP swearing by ‘No Pain, No Gain’: Find Out Why and How this cliched motto is harmful to your health and fitness
Do you believe in the cliché No pain No gain? This probably depends on who you have heard this say or in what context. Pain means different things to different people. When I treat patients with spine or sports injuries in the clinic, I often ask what kind of pain they have. Yes – what kind of pain- because different kinds of pain mean different things. For example…
Should I Run Backwards?
If the idea seems a little strange to you, rest assured it’s not a new one. In fact, it may be a great way to add some fun into your training especially since the benefits of running backwards are many! Running backwards! Yes, it seems rather incredulous. But it has been used in training and as a part of general fitness in Japan and Europe for quite some time now.
Dead Butt Syndrome: What is it? Do You Have It? Find out! (With Solutions)
WORK THAT BUTT! Yes, you read that right! Work that butt that you sit on for a large portion of your day. You may wonder why you are reading this article. Well, let me tell you that you have made the right choice and that working your butt is an integral part of your health. Let me explain why!
Do I have the Right Running Shoe?
Whether you are a new runner or a seasoned one, basic facts about ‘the right running shoe for you’ (unless you are a barefoot runner) are very important to understand and implement. Your choice of running shoes can make the difference between running in comfort or pain, and most importantly, whether you stay healthy or get injured. Too often I find runners experimenting with expensive shoes only to end up in pain. Understanding the basics of buying the right running shoe for you will save you lots of time, money and will keep you running for long.
Pre-Workout Warm-Up: The Benefits of Warming Up your Body before Exercising PLUS 6 Dynamic Drills You should Definitely Include in Your Routine
Warming up is one of the critical factors to prevent injury during a workout. It sounds clichéd but it really is. I have seen too many injuries arising from gym workouts due to a lack of warm-up. Often people ask why it is so important. It’s a fair question. Let’s imagine…