Fitness
Few Questions
I am off to Windsor. If you have no idea where that is, it is beside Detroit but in Canada. I am heading there to present to a group of fitness professionals on, you guessed […]
Knee Pain
Core Stability
Knee Pain when You Lunge
Here are some answers on knee pain when you lunge, plus checking in with a few responses from EFI readers. Over the week, I received many questions from readers, and I want to take some […]
Fitness
How To Avoid Knee Pain From The Stationary Bike
The stationary bike is one of the most popular cardio machines at the gym. It’s convenient, effective, and requires little space. But it can also be hard on your knees. In fact, research shows that […]
Fitness
What To Do About Knee Pain with Lunges?
Lunges are one of the most challenging lower body exercises you can do. And for a good reason: They’re outstanding for firming and toning your thighs and glutes, as well as strengthening your knees and […]
Fitness
Squats and Knee Pain
My friend, Shawna Kaminski, talked about squats and knee pain. Shawna runs boot camps and helps train women over 40. One thing she hears a lot is: “I can’t squat or lunge because I get […]
Fitness
Knee Pain, Diet, and Cartilage
Do your knees ache after exercising? You’re not alone. The primary symptom of a diseased joint is pain, and knee pain is very common in people who frequently exercise. The knee is one of the […]
Fitness
Do Men and Women Squat Differently?
When you start to look into the details of how men and women squat differently, the answer is pretty complex. It isn’t that one gender squats a certain way, and the other doesn’t. Instead, it […]
Fitness
ACL Injury Exercises (Part 6)
Moving on to part 6 of the ACL Injury Exercises series. An injury involving the anterior cruciate ligament is a serious matter. In addition to re-tear of the ACL being common after the knee is […]
Fitness
The Rise of Tendinosis
I know these days we all get lost surfing the internet. A site I visit, and a visit too often, is Pub Med. Pub Med is a site full of the latest and oldest research. […]
Fitness
The Cause of Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments in the knee. It’s located deep within the joint, behind the femur, and in front of the tibia. The ACL connects the femur […]