By Brian Schiff It is no secret that women like to look their best. When it comes to footwear, some choose style, while others seek comfort. Currently, high heels and flip flops are very popular across the generations, but the major question is what impact do they
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: Shoulder press with torso rotation will improve rotation between the upper and lower body for running efficiency and encourage rotation throughout the entire column of the spine. The other benefits include improved single-leg balance and stability. Exercise: Begin in a staggered stance with
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: The Dipping Bird is a great strengthening and stabilization exercise for lumbo pelvic hip complex, our source for hip power and stability. Core control and the ability to find and maintain neutral spine are important parts of this exercise. Exercise: Start by holding a
By Louis C. Almekinders, MD Looking back it is easy to say: I should have known better. During the weeks leading up to the ITU Duathlon World Championships I was feeling some worsening pain in my shin. Thinking like an endurance athlete rather than a health professional, I figured
By Joshua Stevens This is the pattern of most of our holiday habits and broken New Year’s resolutions. We eat and drink too much, then try to pry ourselves away from our beloved pitfall foods: chocolate mousse, wine and fruit cake. OK, most of us can do
By Brian Schiff Many runners and cyclists eventually make the leap to triathlons after they conquer the bike and road. Whether they are new to the water or avid swimmers already, the risk for shoulder problems is a major issue they must contend with during their training.
3 Weeks To A Brand New You By Dr. Angelina Stevens Listen up, all you super moms and dads, elite athletes, stress addicts and gassed-out holiday party-goers! As we step into a new year and revel in the passing of the holidays, it is time to set our sights on
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: In the spirit of the new year, new beginnings and this “Best Of” issue, I go to one of my favorite multi-joint, multitasking exercises, the rear lunge with single leg balance and rotation. This exercise improves the power and stability of the stance
By Brian Schiff Hip tightness is a common issue that many triathletes encounter throughout their training. The disciplines of running, swimming and biking offer their own unique joint loading and stress, however, there are general patterns of restricted mobility across the spectrum. Most endurance athletes are familiar
By Joshua Stevens It’s a ubiquitous daily dose of pep that ramps up our psyche and fuels our daily grind. I’m not talking about the latest season of “30 Rock” on Netflix. I’m talking about caffeine. Caffeine can serve as a morning pick-me-up, a mug of warmth on