Best fitness trackers 2015: Jawbone, Misfit, Fitbit, Garmin and more Eat, sleep, walk repeat with these top activity bands There are now so many top?fitness trackers?on the market that choosing the best can be difficult.?It’s not a case of Fitbit or Jawbone or nothing. The right activity tracker will be based on your individual needs;…
With just a wall, a ball and a yoga mat, you can build a low-impact, total-body strength and toning workout like the one below (not to mention work up a serious sweat as you do it). Far too many people associate stability balls with boring crunches, goofy stretches and childlike bouncing, but this versatile piece…
Treadmills have been around so long and we’re so used to using them, that it’s easy to take safety procedures for granted. While most gyms have fitness floor staff that roam the floors specifically to watch patrons and ensure that they are being safe, there are steps we can take as individuals to make sure…
While fancy new gym equipment and trendy fitness classes come and go, we’ll always have a tool that we can exercise with at any time and in any place: our own bodies. Bodyweight training (or strength training exercises that do not require free weights or machines) ranked second on The American College of Sports Medicine’s…
Episode 15.01 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: Elizableth Racioppi, DPT from ATI Physical Therapy discusses Over-training with Steve and Dr. Cole: definition, symptoms, injuries;”recommendations for avoiding over-training while maximizing performance. Elizabeth received her BS and DPT from…
In week two of March we are doing a twist called thread the needle. Maybe you have heard of this stretch before? If not, it’s a nice gentle yet effective one you should definitely try! This stretch has the same benefits as last week’s stretch, but we get a little bit more into feeling this…
Episode 14.35 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: Aaron Manheimer, NASM-CPT, PES-Owner/Wattage PT?talks with Dr. Nik Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush about preparing players for this demanding sport [Sevens] and how they differ from other athletes, performance…
Basic exercises that mimic the way we move in real life, build functional strength and prevent injury. Human movement can be reduced to three basic categories: pushing, pulling, and hip extension (squatting, jumping, running, and even riding a bike). Functional fitness begins with learning good form for this essential repertoire and then gradually adding weight…
By CorePower Who Is The Painted Warrior? You may have seen him at a Spartan Race, or on social media. Half man, half art project, and 100% committed to his fitness goals. Meet Stephen Sinek, a.k.a. The Painted Warrior. His mission is to become a Spartan Champion, while using his body as a canvas for…
Episode 14.16 Segment One -?Dr. James Andrews talks with Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul about the recent passing of sports medicine pioneer Dr. Frank Jobe, his contribution to their profession and his impact on research,”their careers and the history of the Tommy John elbow “surgery. Dr. James Andrews is internationally known and recognized for his…
Just WALK??and get a better workout in half the time with a TreadClimber??cardio machine: Burn up to 40% more calories than a stair?climber Get an intense cardio workout that’s easy on?your joints Burn up to three and a half times the calories of treadmill at the same speed! THE BENEFITS OF 3 WORKOUTS IN 1….
EPISODE 14.04: Joakim Noah’s personal trainer, Alex Perris talks with Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul about his background and history. Focusing on how his nutrition and training program for Noah, on and off season, helped to optimize his performance.?Alex began fitness training high-ranking military personnel while off duty and his passion became his career. While…