OS1st® WS6 Wrist Bracing Sleeve Triathletes make demands on their body unlike any other athlete. The repetitive motion, varied techniques, length of time, and distance covered create a need for added support that won’t slow the pace. The OS1st WS6 Performance Wrist Sleeve is a brace in a category
By Brandon McDearis Sweet potatoes usually show up as the star of one of these recipes at least once or twice a year. They are not only very versatile for cooking (their uses and preparation methods are endless), but they are consistently ranked by various food and nutrition publications
By Elizabeth Towe Running requires strength and stability on one leg to drive the body forward efficiently. The split squat is a great multi-joint (hip-knee-ankle) exercise that really brings the hip joint to the forefront as the power mover that drives us forward in walking and running. In reference to improving triathlon performance,
By Joe Philpott We runners tend to worry about lots of stuff. We worry about pretty much everything. Did we run far enough? Will missing two days with the flu cost me in that race two months from now? My hip hurts. What if it rains? Did I get enough sleep? Maybe we are just
By Brian Diaz This movement requires an additional strap and kettle bell to complete the exercise. This is a modification of the popular “land mine" exercise and is one of my favorites for the abdominals in a functional closed kinetic chain standing position. Start in a standing position facing
By Kelly Rahn Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. I chose a challenge that would improve my health from a Wheel of Health designed by Duke Integrative Medicine. Since the functionality of my position at QuintilesIMS is fast-paced with
BY SMRUTI SHAH Exercise is arguably the most popular New Year’s resolution. Gym enrollments soar and everyone is out and moving. I love this time of year. Unfortunately, the gym-goer and outdoor enthusiast numbers dwindle rapidly within a few months. How can we keep the drive going year after
By Kari Wilkinson In the world of athletic testing, however, athletes have several metabolic options. Determining which test is right for you depends on the results you are looking for. VO2 testing generates data to determine athletic potential, measure how well you use oxygen for athletic performance, and allows
By Brian Beatty Being active requires a constant conversation with our body. To optimize performance and health, it helps to make these conversations kind and cooperative, not adversarial. Inevitably the body will periodically tell us, “hey, something’s not right here, things don’t feel and work like they ought to”.
By Carolina Hurant The holiday season is here and with that comes more parties, food, libations, and stress. All of this adds up to less time spent training. The reality is, everyone deserves to enjoy this festive time of year, but that doesn’t have to derail your training goals
