By Brian Diaz Snow Angels is a fairly simple movement but very challenging on the chest, core, and in particular the shoulders. Please do NOT attempt if you are currently having shoulder pathology. Although this is a forward facing exercise, I often think of making snow angels back in
By Elizabeth Towe We reach into our toolbox this month for an exercise that does not mimic the movement in running, cycling or swimming. It does, however, dynamically work muscles in the front, inside and outside of the hip through a full range of motion while holding a stable
By Carolina Camaro There’s no question that being a female runner brings a very unique set of challenges to the table. There are notable differences in anatomical structure, biomechanics, strength and flexibility that place women at greater risk for injury. In general, women have a wider pelvis, more adducted
By Elizabeth Towe Efficient running requires a stable stance leg from which you drive your body forward. Connecting the power of the stance leg to a stable torso with opposite arm rotation improves the efficiency of running. With the Step Back Lunge and Row, we can work in all
By Brian Diaz The single leg stork is a continuation from the Romanian Deadlifts that we covered last month. This is a stability exercise for the standing leg and a mobility exercise across the pelvis and into the hamstring. This is one of my favorites to add at towards
By Elizabeth Towe Winter is the time of year for planning. Look through the Event Guide and choosing your target events. This months core corner we will review a simple movement pattern, the step up. This is a movement that can serve as a cornerstone for an overall lower
By Brian Beatty The goal of a triathlon transition is to move as quickly and efficiently as possible between the disciplines. A few simple moves can assist your body to transition smoothly. Particularly challenging to the body is the T2 transition from the flexed and curled position on the bike
By Casey Clark Kelley With so many options for workout gear available, you may wonder why you should spend more for running tights than you have to. The truth is, that the proof is in the performance. While a cheaper pair of pants may get you through a run
By Justin Loss, PT, DPT For many triathletes, unless you grew up a swimmer, the swim can be the most challenging event in a triathlon. This challenge isn’t exclusive to racing, it also applies to training. With running and biking, many exercises and stretches have become common knowledge; such
By Katie Kennedy, PT, DPT, CSCS, PMA®-CPT Historically popular among dancers, Pilates has become a key training component for all athletes, including runners. When I tell people I’m a Pilates-based physical therapist, their first reaction is often, “Oh…you must work with a lot of dancers.” My response is, “Pilates
