Learn To Properly Warmup For Cold Weather Exercise
Exercising in the cold weather has many health benefits. However, soft tissue injuries are more likely to occur in these instances. Performing a proper warmup is essential to decrease these risks.
Exercising in the cold weather has many health benefits. However, soft tissue injuries are more likely to occur in these instances. Performing a proper warmup is essential to decrease these risks.
No you didn’t read that incorrectly. Now is often the time that many people are feeling guilty about all of the holiday eating that they are doing. However the time spent relaxing and enjoying friends and family has health benefits too!
People often consider symmetry to be an essential aspect of beauty. Even bodybuilders are judged according to the symmetry of the body and their muscles. However what if I told you that none of us are symmetrical?
In recent years, barefoot training and minimalist footwear have become increasingly popular topics of discussion, particularly within the fitness and physical therapy communities. This trend can be attributed to several factors, including the rise of minimalist footwear options such as the Nike Free and Vibram FiveFingers, as well as the influence of the best-selling book Born to Run. The book highlights the indigenous Tarahumara tribe of Mexico, who are known for running barefoot over hundreds of miles with incredible endurance and minimal injury.
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, why am I stretching this? Better yet, does this area need to be stretched? As with most things, the answer is that it depends, which begins with knowing the reason why a muscle has become stiff in the first place.
Clinicians and patients alike often swear by a particular technique. However it is the thought process behind the use of a particular technique or approach that really makes the magic happen.