Training Tips
Common Injuries in Triathletes
As we enter the peak of the triathlon season, I am beginning to see more and more athletes suffering from injuries in two key areas: the rotator cuff of the shoulder, and the hip. In fact, these are the two most common injuries I treat in my office. And this is with good reason: During a typical [...]
Tension Resistance Exercise: Fitness to the Core
As a Sports Chiropractor who treats various athletes at all athletic levels and abilities, I have found that when looking at muscle imbalances a great tool has been incorporating the TRX into a sports-specific workout. TRX stands for “Tension Resistance Exercise” and is the newest piece of exercise equipment out there in the fitness industry. [...]
In Gear for Bike Safety Month
We’re more than halfway through May, and I’ve somehow managed to overlook the fact that it’s Bike Safety Month. And even though safety never takes a month off, it really makes sense to honor May this way because this is the month when the cycling event schedule officially gears up. Even if you’re a cyclist [...]
Got Quinoa Yet? Get Going With This Tabbouleh!
There is apparently a huge (and growing) tribe of quinoa fans out there, because I got quite a bit of positive feedback on the Quinoa with Sweet Potato, Mushrooms and Turkey Sausage recipe that I posted here last month! The more the merrier, I say – quinoa is already one of my dietary staples.
As I [...]
A Tweet Chat for Foot Pain Sufferers
Struggling with foot pain while running? If so, here’s something you might want to check out: Tonight (Tuesday, May 4) from 8 pm to 9 pm ET, The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) will host a tweet chat on Twitter, focused on foot health for runners.
A tweet chat is a scheduled session during which participants [...]
Freeze Your Brain, Boost Your Endurance?
A study reported in The New York Times examines a pretty tasty way for athletes to try to beat the heat this summer: Try drinking a slushie just before exercising.
The study, conducted by a New Zealand endurance athlete and exercise researcher, and originally reported at The American College of Sports Medicine, tested differences in endurance, [...]
A Big Welcome to Charity Mile’s Athletic Training Expert!
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Heather Gansel to Charity Mile’s board of advisors!
I first had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Gansel several years ago, when we played together in a soccer league in Stamford, Connecticut. She is now the owner of two great resources in the Stamford area: Head-To-Toe Chiropractic, LLC, where she works [...]
The Care and Feeding of Your Achilles
With temperatures hitting the 90s in the Northeast this week, I’ve been reminded of how fragile the Achilles tendon (that large band of tissues that connect your lower calf muscles to your heel bone) can be. When it’s hot outside, you’re obviously more susceptible to dehydration – and dehydration is very, very bad for connective [...]
Quinoa: A Super Recipe for a Truly ‘Supergrain’
It amazes me how many people still haven’t heard about quinoa. When I first read about this so-called “supergrain” in a 2008 Runner’s World article, I was curious, and then just weeks later, it coincidentally was offered in a side dish at my company’s cafeteria. I tried it, and my immediate reaction upon eating it [...]
Whoa! – Before You ‘Spring Forward’
Unless your training partner is a horse, the last word you want to come out of your mouth when you’re out running, cycling or walking is probably “Whoa!” Chances are, if you make this kind of an exclamation while you’re exercising outside, you’ve probably just encountered some man-made or natural obstacle in your path – [...]
