On International Women’s Day, here’s to making strong women stronger! While cardio is an integral part of most women’s exercise regimen, many simply don’t see the results they were hoping for. Why not? Strength training may be what’s missing. Negative attitudes about women in the weight room, along with the fear of bulking up, have…
Whether you’re an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or simply trying to improve your health, you’ve likely been told to make sure to drink enough water. There are two schools of thought on the important topic of hydration: those who believe in pre-hydrating and those who assert you should only drink when thirsty. While hydration is critical,…
You may never have your photo on the front of a Wheaties box or stand on the podium at the Olympic games, but even weekend warriors can follow a nutritious diet and improve their performance, health, and well-being. While elite athletes consume as many as 12,000 calories a day during training, the average person’s caloric…
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole discusses heart rate variability, or HRV, which is an important metric for determining the body’s readiness to perform. Since February is American Heart Month, it is important to get your heart health in check! Background Heart Rate Variability, more commonly known as…
Over the next few weeks, the world will be captivated by the talent, skill, and mental toughness of Olympic athletes, as they compete in the XXIV Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. While most Olympic athletes have trained their entire lives to reach seemingly unattainable goals, recreational athletes can gain inspiration and learn from their habits….
In this week’s episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Brian Cole, head team physician for the Chicago Bulls, discusses Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Dr. Cole answers hard-hitting questions including: Should athletes be permitted to supplement with TRT? When is the right time to seek TRT? What are the risks and benefits of TRT? Testosterone is…
Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid produces and releases more hormones than your body requires. It’s also referred to as overactive thyroid. The primary hormones produced by the thyroid are triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Hyperthyroidism may affect the whole body and is a medical disorder that requires treatment. The thyroid gland is a tiny, butterfly-shaped…
Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast The Sports Enthusiast’s Official Resource for Fitness, Nutrition Injury Prevention and Treatment Listen to the latest podcasts episodes DRY JANUARY: EXTEND THE HEALTHY HABIT Weight Loss Alcohol can be very caloric, and the calories are empty with no beneficial nutrients. Cutting back on drinking is one of the quickest ways to…
As much as 4.4% of the adult population in the United States has undiagnosed ADHD. As an adult, the symptoms of ADHD can be tough to cope with. Keeping up with the responsibilities of modern adult life is a challenge without managing symptoms of adult ADHD. What is Adult ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is…
It’s widely known that the workplace can be a stressful environment, whichever industry you work in and whichever level of the professional tree you find yourself at. Even if you’re working remotely from the luxury of your own home and, for the most part, only interact with colleagues and clients on the telephone or across…
It’s stressful to step on a scale now and then and observe a gradual meter increase every single time. In most cases, you’d know why you’re gaining a little bit of weight, but sometimes without change and diet or slip of physical activity, you’ll notice that you’ve been adding pounds. Gaining fat can be problematic…
When we talk about drug and alcohol addiction in sportsmen, we must understand that they are under constant pressure. Thus, without judgment, let us understand the different issues. When we talk about alcohol and drug abuse, the first thing that comes to mind is someone suffering independently in silence and isolation. Although this is not…