MYTH: Running Causes Arthritis

MYTH: Running Causes Arthritis

Motion is The Lotion It’s a common belief that running causes wear and tear on the knees and contributes to arthritis. Running can be hard on the joints if you have poor biomechanics, inappropriate footwear, are overweight, etc… but it is not universal....
Pump the brakes!

Pump the brakes!

Training Muscles to be Brakes  Our muscles act as decelerators and a braking system against external forces. Our ability to “apply the brakes” is critical to injury prevention. Developing eccentric strength and grip strength is key to training the muscles to be...
The Science of Play

The Science of Play

If I told you there was a pill that could improve your mood, extend your lifespan by a decade, and reduce your chance of dying from any cause, you’d take it, right?  Of course you would.  Now, when I tell you that “pill” is exercise – which is...
I’m hurt.  I still need to move.  Now what?

I’m hurt. I still need to move. Now what?

It’s something nearly everyone experiences at some point in their lives – the sudden helplessness that accompanies an injured limb.  Minor tasks become ordeals.  You have to rely on others.  It’s humbling.  On top of this, maintaining a fitness routine, which...