Is training outpacing your rest and recovery? Overtraining syndrome occurs when you are just doing too much and not allowing your body to rest and recover. It is often caused by excessive high-intensity training with insufficient rest periods. This results in feelings of constant tiredness, reduced performance, neural and hormonal changes, mood swings and frequently …
Benefits Of Cold Weather Training Put your excuses on ice. Brave the plummeting mercury and you can fire up any fitness plan. Mercury levels are finally dropping and the snow is falling. For many, it’s time to batten down the hatches – fitness can wait until spring, or at least until the new year. New …
Massage Does Not Increase Blood Flow After Exercise A massage after a hard work-out feels great and may be beneficial, but not because it improves circulation and removes lactic acid and other waste products from the muscle according to researchers at the annual American College of Sports Medicine conference. The belief that massage aids in …
FUELLING THE BODY FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE. Whether you are operating a high-performance sports car built for speed, or a family SUV built for functionality – the fuel you put in the engine will directly impact how that vehicle runs. With a poor fuel choice, the engine risks breaking down, requires more frequent servicing and likely …
Rest still gets prescribed by some doctors as a standard recommendation for low back pain (LBP) and has been for years, especially within the medical community. This recommendation persists despite research evidence suggesting that prolonged rest serves no purpose and may delay return to work and resumption of normal activities. In addition to presenting numerous …
What is the Serratus Anterior? The Serratus anterior is largely hidden from view underneath the shoulder blade, it is remarkably easy for both patients and clinicians to forget about this vital muscle. It originates from the underside of the shoulder blade near the inner edge and has a broad attachment to the ribs. It gets its …
