Metabolism is a word thrown around quite often when it comes to diet and exercise. You no doubt have heard metabolism myths, and may even have a vague idea of what it is. There are a few metabolism…
There are over 33 muscles that attach to our hip (pelvic) bone. Each muscle has a unique job in moving our hip joint and healthy hips don’t lie! Similar to shoulder stability, the hip joint finds stability in…
Weight bearing activities are essential for normal bone formation & growth in adolescents. We are often asked if strength training is safe for adolescents and teenagers. There is always some concern about growth (Epiphyseal) plates and how it can negatively…
Dealing With Shin Splints… Managing shin splint pain is never an easy task. Shin splints are the WORST. As a track athlete for most of my life, I was always aware of the common ailments plaguing track athletes…
Too Much Of A Good Thing IS Bad Learning The Hard Way: After my senior year of high school, when I was 18 years old, I was asked to compete in NCAA track & field. I was fast,…
What Makes Up A “Rotator Cuff?” The Rotator Cuff (RC) is the grouping of muscles that keep the ball of the humerus into the socket of the shoulder. When asked to describe the RC, we like to use an…
Basically if you don’t use it, you lose it.
Creatine is one of the most popular supplements on the market.