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 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 Dana Ayers This year held a big change for my normal workout routine and me; I have been deployed overseas with our military. Now I’m somewhere in Afghanistan and find myself re-learning lessons about the importance of fitness against the backdrop of this new environment. I’m appreciating timeless
By Carolina Hurant Who doesn’t love the feel of those crisp fall mornings on their long runs? Most of us start increasing mileage this time of year to prepare for fall races, which can lead to overuse injuries. Rest and recovery are important when aches and pains flare up,
By Carolina Camaro Hurant It’s no surprise that women are getting more involved in the world of hardcore fitness. From mud runs to obstacle course races, ladies are getting down and dirty. If you’re a female fitness warrior in search of your next challenge, look no further. GORUCK is
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
Women, Work, Stress, and Heart Disease: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself Harvard researchers have uncovered strong links between women’s job stress and cardiovascular disease. Findings from the Women’s Health Study (WHS) — a landmark inquiry into disease prevention involving more than 17,000 female health professionals — show that
Essure: A Safe Solution to Family Planning By Emily Mitchell When your family is complete, finding a permanent form of birth control can be a whole new challenge. Traditionally, the limited options have included the tubal ligation for women and the vasectomy for men. But for those who
Carolina Robot: Cutting Edge for Women’s Health By Kerry Grace Heckle Any mom knows that kids don’t slow down because mom’s not feeling her best. Jennifer Brunelli, 34, of Raleigh knows that first-hand. The pain she’s suffered for the last five years has made it virtually impossible
Women Are Better Athletes By Joshua Stevens Women are better endurance athletes than men. They are not faster or stronger or whatever, just better. To prove this, I will begin by saying that I am not a woman. I want this to be clear because the reasons I
