Time to get foam rolling. Find out the benefits and learn from the experts as to why everyone should incorporate foam rolling into their fitness regime. Have you ever wondered why you see some people using foam rollers down at the gym? To many, it’s an essential tool of their training lives, while for others […]
Post-Exercise Whole Body Cryotherapy (-140 °C) Increases Energy Intake in Athletes.
Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of whole–body cryotherapy (WBC) treatment after exercise on appetite regulation and energy intake. METHODS: Twelve male athletes participated in two trials on different days. In both trials, participants performed high-intensity intermittent exercise. After 10 min following the completion of the exercise, they were exposed to […]
Preventing ACL Injuries Among Female Athletes
Statistically speaking, females are 4-6 times more likely to have an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury than males playing in the same sport. ACL injuries are on the rise costing Americans as a collective whole upwards of $3 billion a year in treatment and management. ACL injuries prevent athletes from playing in their sport. To […]
Prevent Injuries with Proper Post-Marathon Care
Properly training for a marathon is important but recovering from a marathon is just as crucial. If you don’t properly recover from your marathon, you will increase your injury risk, increase total recovery time, and limit your long-term potential making it harder to break your PR and stay healthy. While everyone’s recovery is different, we […]
Balance & Strengthening for Ankle Sprains
Ankle Sprains The ankle is the most common site of sprains in the human body. An ankle sprain can happen to anybody at a time when you least expect it. Normally, it occurs after a sudden unnatural twisting of the foot which can tear the ligaments of the ankle. An ankle injury affects every aspect […]
