Episode 14.36?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c.

Segment One:

Dr. Nik Verma,?Sports Medicine, Knee, Elbow, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgeon with?Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush?sitting in as Co-host for Dr. Cole, talks with Karen Malkin-Health Counselor, AADP.?Karen gives us valuable tips on how to combat holiday stress,?avoid weight gain and?enjoy the holidays: Proper sleep, adequate hydration, deep breathing and slow relaxed eating.

Segment Two:

John Honcharuk?Facility Manager with Athletico in?St. Charles, IL and Chairman of the Illinois Youth Rugby Association, discusses how Rugby is helping to make heavy contact sports safer through safe tackling techniques to reduce head injuries.

Rugby Training

Two Athletico Fitness Centers off six to?eight week preseason rugby training camps are offered at both our St. Charles and Oak Brook Fitness centers. Each rugby training session is designed by a team of Rugby and Fitness professionals?with International Rugby experience. Utilizing the IRB strength and conditioning guidelines players get prepared for the season, get?in shape and ready to scrum!

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