What used to be a rehab tool a few years ago has now become a fitness tool to prevent injuries and improve sports or gym performance. And with good reason! It is indeed a tool that can be easily used for several different purposes. A few of its uses are…
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In this day and age of fitness trends and a wealth of information online, it is important to make sure that you are not being misled into issues that can impact your health negatively. One such fitness fact that needs to be understood is the right kind of shoe to wear while working out. Some people who are into various kinds of fitness activities understand that each activity might need a different kind of footwear. However, there are others that think that a shoe is a shoe! This ignorance can mean injuring your knee or your back and having to abandon your fitness goals. Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen to you!
Is There a Difference Between Workout Shoes and Running Shoes? Read More »
Running provides a lot of health benefits but for overall fitness, it is advisable to do different forms of exercise. i.e. cross-train. Supplementing running with cross-training can provide improved fitness, build strength and flexibility, prevent injuries by correcting muscular imbalances, quicker recovery, and prevents burnout.
What Should I Be Doing Other Than Running to Improve My Fitness? Read More »
Those cramps in the stomach are actually cramps in the diaphragm- the biggest breathing muscle in the body. Since it is located in the abdomen, it feels like a stomach cramp. These are called side stitches.
Why Do I Get Cramps in My Stomach While Running? Read More »
Sports massage is a highly valuable treatment for a runner. Based on your mileage the frequency of massages should be determined. Runners who do not…
When Is the Right Time to Get a Sports Massage? Read More »
Minimalistic running is differentiated from barefoot by the use of running shoes that aim for an experience close to barefoot running. The theory behind barefoot…
Barefoot Running: Is it Good for YOU? Read More »
Vitamin D is essential for everyone; however for runners it has different implications. A vitamin deficiency in anyone can cause stiffness, muscle cramps…
Why is Vitamin D especially important for runners? Read More »
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.
What’s Gait Analysis and Why this is the right time for one! Read More »
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.
Recovery: How to Recover like a Champion for Injury-Free Running! Read More »
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…
Strength Training: How important is it along with Running? Read More »
