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The carbohydrate has a well-earned place in post-workout nutrition. It’s easy to view sugar as a nutritional villain, but people should think twice before cutting all carbs out of their diets. “We shouldn’t make one food or nutrient a scapegoat for all of our health problems,” says Melina Jampolis,MD, author of The Doctor on Demand […]

There are certain important signals your body may be sending you that you shouldn’t ignore. Whether you’re new to fitness or are an experienced athlete, listening to your body is an absolute must. Here are six things you should pay attention to: You have muscle pain that won’t go away You could potentially have an injury. […]

As local social distancing regulations begin to loosen, many people are heading back outside—here’s how you can make a healthy transition without falling right into injuries or illnesses. We are nearly halfway through 2020, and instead of being in the middle of a busy race season, everyone has had their year upended (if not outright […]

Here’s the simple truth on a somewhat taboo subject, running on your period is possible. Training is achievable during periods – though, to be honest – it can be less than enjoyable. Here are some simple tips to help you train every day of the month. In 1996 Uta Pippig won the Boston Marathon, despite […]

Our mind is a powerful thing. It can be a force for great and amazing feats, or it can drive us to despair. Herb Benson, MD, in his book The Breakout Principle discusses two scenarios that cause stress: A struggle that is voluntary, begun by our own will A struggle that is involuntary, imposed by […]

We’ve all done it: made a big, far-reaching goal that’s exciting, challenging, and even a little scary. You start out strong with big aspirations. You may even tell a few friends or family members. And while the initial push goes well, before long, you start to struggle. Life starts to get in the way. One […]

Human beings are the only species that make a conscious decision to miss out on sleep because we don’t see it as being a productive use of our time. If something has to be sacrificed in our hectic lives, it tends to be a good night’s sleep. Yet getting the right amount of sleep is […]

Can post-injury nutrition affect your healing and recovery outcomes for the better?  When injury strikes, maximizing the speed of recovery is crucial for athletes seeking a speedy return to sport. Most athletes will already be familiar with methods such as rest, ice (to combat inflammation), stretching etc in an attempt to enhance recovery following an […]

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF INJURY?   You may be new to training; you mustn’t overload your body too quickly as you may get injured. To reduce your chance of injury: Please wear proper running shoes. Old shoes should be replaced. If you need any advice, please ask your coach  Please attend the fundamentals session […]

What causes sports injuries? Sports injuries can be caused by:  an accident – such as a fall or heavy blow  not warming up properly before exercising  using inappropriate equipment or poor technique  pushing yourself too hard Almost any part of the body can be injured, including the muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues (tendons and […]