What do you think of when you hear the term core strength? If you’re like most, you envision someone with a six-pack strolling along the beach or poolside. But core strength means much more than being able to turn heads with aesthetics; it’s essential for proper biomechanics, back stabilization, and overall health and fitness. Let’s take a look at the importance of core strength for spinal health as well as several other key benefits. We’ll…
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Weightlifting injuries are common but also preventable. Taking a few minutes to warm-up and stretch before and after every workout can dramatically decrease your risk of injury. While exercising, be sure to incorporate all major muscle groups in a given week – don’t isolate one part of the body while forgetting about the rest. Start slow and lift light, gradually increasing the weight you use over the course of weeks and months. If you are…
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Live a Longer, Healthier Life with Strength Training Once thought to be reserved for bodybuilders, the last several decades of medical research have consistently revealed a variety of benefits of strength training. Let’s review what is strength training, its benefits, and how you can get started with a strength training program immediately regardless of your age or experience level.
CrossFit offers an intense and advanced workout that is sure to provide muscle-building and fat-burning results without the risk of injury when simple preventative steps are taken. Be sure to warm-up and thoroughly stretch before and after each CrossFit workout. Focus on proper form, not speed when you’re just starting out. We strongly recommend asking a trainer to help correct your technique until you’re confident to do it on your own and getting an SFMA…
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Running is one of the most popular ways to burn fat, improve endurance, and support athletic performance. Runners are prone to some injuries that are easily preventable. Let’s review the 15 most common running injuries from least severe to most serious along with tips on how to avoid them.
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