For as different as we all are, most runners these days have one thing in common: We lead busy lives. It can be a win to just get out the door and get your miles in. As such, we often roll right out ...
The modern, informed runner knows that before they start their run, they need to do some sort of warm-up. We’re not talking about static stretching, but rather something dynamic. I’ve been coaching ...
Dynamic stretching is a type of stretching that involves movement rather than holding the stretch in place. Here are some of the benefits of dynamic stretching, how it differs from static stretching, ...
Pickelball is growing rapidly, be it off or on the court. This growth has made matches more intense, putting more physical stress on players. DUPR has now released a guide pinpointing the importance ...
When participating in a marathon, do you do a warm-up?Personally, I basically do almost none.Whether it's a half marathon or ...
Every runner knows the first few minutes out the door can feel the most challenging. But there’s a surefire way to make your run feel better from the start and to stay stronger until the end: Kicking ...
Before you ask your body to do a vigorous activity, it’s crucial to prepare your muscles, joints, nervous system and ...
Your schedule is already full with swimming, biking, and running, so when you have strength training days it's easy to just jump right in and get it done. But by skipping your strength training ...
A scoping review of 964 studies finds warm-up research dominated by short-term jump and sprint proxies, while injury ...
If you’re one of those gym goers who jump straight into the heavy stuff, it might be time to rethink your strategy. It turns out that those first few minutes of warm up before the workout aren’t ...