By Brian Schiff Hip tightness and limited mobility is a common problem I see in cyclists. The primary muscle group that affects performance and negatively impacts form and mechanics is the hip flexors. Most of us sit at a computer for extended periods of time
By Brian Diaz For those of you not familiar with the TRX Suspension Trainer, or similar type strap, this is one of the easiest and most useful tools you could add to your current training. Not only will it add resistance, it will help prevent injury (if
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: We continue this month with the theme of eccentric training. We want to give the attention to this aspect of training while we are moving into half-marathon, marathon and ultra-distance training for fall races. High hamstring injuries are common in the endurance athlete population.
Dr. Kimberly Blackwell at the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) treats patients, teaches medical students, and regularly runs for her own health. But her most important roles also include dedicated researcher and director of the Duke Cancer Institute’s breast cancer program. She has led many clinical
“One of the most frustrating things as an oncologist is when a patient’s tumor develops resistance to a treatment,” says Lisa Carey, M.D., medical director of the UNC Breast Center and associate director for clinical research at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. It is unclear
By Jennifer Kirby For Vickie Leff, exercising has never been about being the fastest or the fittest. She describes herself as a back-of-the-pack racer who doesn’t have a personal trainer, doesn’t join group workouts, and has no desire to enter a triathlon. “Bikes hurt my butt,” she
By Vickie Leff Think about what helps you when you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, frozen with anxiety, or sad. Based on my 25 years as a clinical social worker I would say that finding perspective and hope, setting attainable goals, and reminding yourself that you have succeeded
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: As we come into the summer season of training for fall half-marathons, marathons and ultra distance races, often the missing link is deceleration or eccentric training. Strain on joints and cartilage will be minimized as we learn how to control impact forces by absorbing
By Brian Diaz Revamped and repackaged much differently than the old step routines popular in the ’90s and early 2000s, group training classes are back. While you still might see an occasional leotard or leg warmer out there, there is a great variety of choices at your
By Bob Leonard After a thorough exam of my teeth and a good whitening to top it off, my dental appointment came to an end. A smiling receptionist on the other side of the front desk cheerfully asked what day worked best for my six-month follow-up appointment. Although