When done correctly, dual leg squats, single leg lunges, and plyometrics are excellent exercises; However, if your form is off or you ramp up too
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A Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Team sports, individual sports, and fitness facilities will slowly begin reopening; There is no standard playbook for how to deal with reopening; state and local
Wellness Influencer Or Snake Oil Peddler?
Social media influencers have ramped up promotion of various fixes for the coronavirus; Beware of claims that sound too good to be true; Consult your
Keep Smiling. Even If You’re Wearing A Mask
The simple act of smiling, even if it’s under your mask, can have a positive effect on your mood and physiology. Current virus spread estimates
Want To Lose Fat? You Need Zone 2 Exercise
In zone 2 heart rate exercise you’ll preferentially use fat for fuel, making this a very effective way to lose body fat; There are several
How’s Your Heart Health?
You can get an estimate of your risk for a heart attack or stroke with an online heart health calculator; The factors used to calculate
Distant Socializing- Important For Health And Sanity
Maintaining physical distancing is important to prevent the spread of coronavirus but it may come with a heavy emotional cost; Use technology such as FaceTime,
This Crazy Time Can Be An Opportunity To Reboot And Recover
If your personal circumstances allow, use forced time off from school or work to get some rest, and start building back a baseline fitness level;
Sideline Sports Doc Essentials
New and Totally Free! Sideline Sports Doc was founded in 2010 by Dr. Dev Mishra, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University. Our primary
A Decade Of Sports Health
The past decade in sports health has seen advances in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, wider use of biologic therapies, and strong proof around the benefits
Stingers and Burners In Football
Stingers are common in tackle football. The player will feel a burning or stinging sensation from the shoulder to the hand; The player can return
How Many Workouts Can You Miss And Still Stay Fit?
Time off from training whether for planned or unplanned reasons is inevitable; For recreational athletes who train consistently, time off from two to three weeks