This time of year, many people are focused on fitness so it's worth taking a look at what fitness really means. The dictionary defines fit as "sound physically and mentally healthy." Using that definition, many "fitness" routines fall short of the goal. If you don't enjoy running and dread every workout, you're probably falling short of the "sound mentally" portion. Exercise should be enjoyable, reduce stress, and leave you feeling better, not worse.
Read MoreNow more than ever, expectations on the dancer are increasing. Young dancers are taking more classes and rehearsals, attempting more challenging movements and performing at a higher level. As a result, compensation, muscle fatigue, muscle imbalance, and ultimately injury are more prevalent.
Read MoreMost articles on injury prevention in baseball and softball are designed, however, for youth players or high level professional, college or high school players. This article will give some tips to the recreational players who truly just play for the love of the game.
Read MoreA contact sport, hockey can be very physical, and as the season progresses, higher fatigue levels increase the risk of injuries to the shoulder, knee, and hip/groin. This article breaks down a few of the most common injuries to provide insight into causes, treatments, and injury prevention tips.
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