(Image via https://twitter.com/foodandwine) What we consume in terms of food will determine how our bodies feel and function. It can apply to normal everyday life too, but especially when assessing athletes performance and how specific professionals get to and maintain their presence at the very top of a particular sport. Even people who partake in…
Presented by Vericel: In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul dive into which alcohol is the healthiest to drink and how alcohol impacts sleep, which is a critical time for muscle repair. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46602526″ width=”100%” height=”150px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] INTRODUCING MACI CARTILAGE REPAIR USING YOUR…
Protein supplements are no longer used solely by body builders, fitness models, and gym rats. Active adults over 40 are also realizing their benefits. Science shows that adding a supplement, such as whey protein, to the diet can enhance workout success. Drinking a protein supplement following a workout can help older, active adults maintain and…
When the US and the Soviet Union embarked on the “Space Race” roughly 60 years ago, nobody had thought about the prospects of space tourism. Today, it’s a different story. Following the success of the Virgin Galactic sub-orbital space flight in July, WION reported early this month that Richard Branson’s company has restarted ticket sales…
Skating is a fun way of staying fit for those who don’t like strenuous workouts or running. People can do it anywhere, in their neighborhood as well, and can stay fit or lose weight. More people are tending towards it as it is fun and helpful for the body at the same time. Inline skating…
In this episode, we talk with Patrick Pauley, an athletic trainer specializing in fitness, injury prevention, and sports performance, about how to use a system approach at the time of injury to maximize recovery. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46172540″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Patrick graduated magna cum laude with…
Data shows that more than half of young people in America don’t have a romantic partner. However, while many think of being single as a bad thing, there are actually a myriad of surprising benefits to it, particularly in regard to health and wellbeing. From developing healthier habits to the benefits that gaining space can…
Many running injuries are due to overuse and/or improper training. Up to 70% of recreational and competitive distance runners sustain an overuse running injury during any one-year period.1 One of my favorite questions to ask runners is, Other than running, what exercises are you doing Usually the response is, You mean running isn’t enough exercise …
Less and less of us are returning to an office environment, preferring if given the option to work from home and it comes with a lot of big perks. Amongst them is the idea that you can exercise any time of the day. It’s no longer necessary to squeeze it in before 9am or after…
Every four years, swimming received increased attention as a result of the Olympic games. This summer, the U.S. Olympic Swim Team made a big splash in the pool, winning 30 medals as millions of viewers cheered them on. As a sport and recreational activity, swimming is undervalued, and typically, once the Olympic flame is extinguished,…
Various things can cause pain in the middle of the bicep, which is the muscle at the front of the upper arm. Muscle strains and bruises, for example, are common causes of bicep pain. The bicep bends the elbow and twists the forearm, allowing the palm to face upward. Pain at the top of the…
Exercise may not completely turn back the hands of time, though senior workouts can reduce the effects of aging on the body. Learn what makes exercise for seniors so impressive and how to start. Exercise is encouraged throughout the lifespan and is does not stop with age. In fact, starting or continuing a workout journey…