Articles for Fitness

Original Article: NPR The first rule of soccer is pretty obvious: don’t use your hands. But soccer’s signature move, heading the ball, can cause a detectable impact on players’ brains. And according to a study published Tuesday in Radiology, female players are more sensitive to the impact than males. The study authors found that female […] Read More

It’s very common to listen to our friends and co-workers chatting about their exercise schedule or various workout routines, but how often do we discuss our stretching routines? Moreover, how often do we make stretching a priority in our lives? After being diagnosed with two labral tears in my left hip, (likely due to my […] Read More

It’s inevitable. We’re human and occasionally we suffer injuries, sprains, strains, and various setbacks while striving to improve our fitness level. During my life I’ve experienced sprained ankles, strained hamstrings, shin splints, tennis elbow, pulled calves, and most lately have dealt with hip bursitis. Injuries can be devastating, especially if you really enjoy an active […] Read More

Spring season is a time for new beginnings, and this is especially true for your fitness routine! What better time than now to switch things up by embracing this new fitness trend? If you’re bored of long elliptical sessions, jogging, or your regular gym routine, try these fun “Hybrid Workouts”! What are “Hybrid Workouts”? Hybrid […] Read More

Spring is upon us and many would-be weekend warriors are now looking for something more challenging to do. Fear not! It’s mud run season. Obstacle course races such as Tough Mudder, Muderella, and Spartan are widely available in most areas and are an excellent way to stay active and have fun with friends. Why take […] Read More

I have been taking a weekly Pilates class for the past 3 months and have loved the challenge yet calmness it brings to my day. This past week I noticed a marked improvement in my flexibility and core strength during the class which has given me further motivation to continue with the class and additionally […] Read More

Some of you may be just like me, and experience the winter condition known as “hibernating abs”. After an indulgent holiday season, cold weather comfort food and abandoned New Years diet resolutions, our days of excessive eating may have caught up with us. Sure our abs are still there, but where are they? Just “hibernating”! […] Read More

Source: Health Day News Longer survival after breast cancer may be as simple as staying fit, new research shows. In the new study, regular exercise appeared to reduce breast cancer survivors’ risk of heart disease, diabetes and possibly even the odds for breast cancer’s return. One breast cancer specialist said the findings should give survivors […] Read More

2018 is approaching and with it comes New Year resolutions. Most of us are eager to get a head start on getting back in shape for the warmer weather. However, inevitably life gets in the way and makes finding time for working out difficult. Here, we’re sharing some great quick exercises you can do at […] Read More

There is nothing like a challenge to make you feel accomplished. My friends and I recently did just that. We participated in a Tough Mudder competition and it was an exhilarating experience! Learn more about what a Tough Mudder is and how you can train and compete in one. What Is Tough Mudder? Some of […] Read More