The effects of sun damage on the skin are well documented and studies have shown that endurance athletes have an increased risk of skin damage. Still, some surveys have reported that only about half ever apply sunscreen before working out. As summer hits full swing be sure to take
By Brian Beatty Maintaining one’s health requires the cultivation of healthy behaviors. When it comes to cancer, we recognize the value of larger behavior patterns and preventive actions. The large actions of exercise; good food choices and managing stress are complimented by small daily actions such as self-directed screening
By Brian Diaz This past weekend while I attended a continuing education course on advanced dry needling techniques, I noticed that the entire class (some 20 or so people) were waiting in a sluggish stupor around a table in the front. A few minutes later the site host appeared
As you would expect, most energy gels with caffeine come in coffee-like flavors but, you might be surprised to know that some fruit flavors are packed with a lot of caffeine, too. So, if you’re looking for that extra caffeine boost (or looking to avoid it) check out the
By Elizabeth Towe We move along through our day, doing the things we do; sitting at our desk and computer, driving our car, lifting and holding children, gardening or task work that we use our dominant side. These are just a few things that can cause unilateral shifts in
By Puneet Aggarwal, MD Unfortunately, many avid cyclists experience back pain simply due to the nature of the sport: sitting hunched over handlebars for extended periods of time certainly doesn't do a cyclist's back any favors. For long-term health, cyclists need to work just as hard off their bikes
By Elizabeth Towe You have signed up for an endurance relay race! A great adventure awaits. You are training to run, but are you planning what you will do between each leg of your relay? There will be sitting and riding in a van, and more riding and sitting.
By Brian Diaz Back in April, I introduced a concept that involved attaching a kettlebell onto the end of the suspension trainer using some basic nylon straps or Bandit Loops. This month we will continue the use of that set up and cover another one of my favorite combination
By Brian Beatty Many of us can relate to the experience of grinding away on the bike… whoomph, whoomph, whoomph… only to passed by someone turning over the steady drone tone of wrrrrrrrrrrrr. The steady tone of the rubber on the road comes from the smooth and even application
By Elizabeth Towe We all have different objectives when we take our bikes out on the road. Some of us want to go longer, some of us want to go faster. The common thread with either objective is a strong core and efficient pedal stroke. We want to refine
