General
Tips for Staying Hydrated
Gina blinked her eyes and tried to focus on her screen. She had a big project due in 2 hours, but her brain wasn’t cooperating with her. She plugged in her earphones and tried to […]
Injury Prevention
Core Exercises
8 Best Warm-up Exercises to Do Before a Barbell Workout
The following are eight great exercises that employ the use of a lightweight pole similar to a barbell | 404 that are ideal as exercises for beginners or can serve as a good warmup for […]
Fitness
What Causes Achilles Tendonitis and How to Prevent and Treat It
Causes of Achilles Tendonitis: Jim had regularly been running for months — three marathons with no trouble at all. Everything seemed to be going great. Then, one day, after doing a relatively easy jog after […]
Exercise
The Importance of Strong Knee Joints
Your knees support the vast majority of your bodyweight and take the brunt of the impact from walking, running and jumping. Keeping your knee joints healthy is vital to performing nearly any activity pain-free. Unfortunately, […]
Exercise
Great Post-walk Stretch Routine
Stretching after we exercise it essential to avoid injury and stay mobile. Use these stretches after your next walk to feel great! CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. 1. Standing Quad Stretch Stand upright […]
Foot Pain
10 Dangers of Wearing High Heels
Yes, those shoes are adorable! They make you look taller and slimmer, and they really dress up that outfit, don’t they? It just isn’t the same without those killer high heels! Of course, after a […]
Fitness
Anatomy of the Knee
Unless you’re an orthopedist or physical therapist, you probably never think much about knee anatomy. That is until you twist, bang, sprain or feel knee pain. Then, you ask suddenly, “What’s inside there?” Well, you […]
Fitness
Anatomy of the Shoulder
Anatomy of the Shoulder: Most people never even think about the amazing properties of the human shoulder. It’s probably the most dynamic joint in your entire body since no other joint has such a wide […]
Fitness
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
The Gait Cycle and Plantar Fascia Understanding the mechanics of the foot can help explain the development of the causes of plantar fasciitis. Connecting the hindfoot and the forefoot, the plantar fascia undergoes tension during […]