By Chris Newport | The bike industry is making it easier for women to enter the sport with women’s-specific bikes, gear and clothing. So, if you need another reason to try mountain biking, here are 6 more.
By Brian Beatty | The challenge of rehab is finding this “just right / Goldilocks” amount of load, of knowing when to stop.
By Brian Diaz Starting as early as the 1970s, physiologists have studied the effects of applying ice to the body after exercise for various benefits including, but not limited, to anti-inflammation, pain reduction, muscular strength gains, and anti-fatigue. Applying ice packs to body parts and, in some cases, fully
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By Sheri Branson | Photos By Rhesa for TLP Self-myofascial release (SMFR) involves applying gentle pressure to connective tissue to help create tissue mobility. Our muscles can become chronically tight due to repetitive movements such as running, cycling, yoga, swimming, or strength training. This can cause the tissue to
By Elizabeth Towe | In this exercise we are adapting a basic core exercise to practice achieving ‘Flow’ state when you do any activity.
By Olivia Shelton | Here are 4 ways to be intentional with your cross-training program to not only decrease the risk of injury, but also improve performance.
By Rachel Kubinski, PT, DPT | Endurance athletes often wonder about the safety of exercise during pregnancy. Here are some tips to ease your mind and help you continue training safely.
By Brian Beatty | You can’t pick up a health or fitness magazine that does not have some content to develop your “Core” or “Core Stability”. But what does this really mean and do we embody the concept in its optimal form?
By Brian Beatty | A couple of guidelines to use in assessing tolerance are baseline pain and recovery time.
