“It looks too intense”“I need to get in shape before I try it”“It’s too hard”“I haven’t lifted weights before”“I don’t want to get injured”These are all just excuses; little things you’re telling yourself which mean you haven’t started CrossFit, even though you know you want to. If you ask any coach I bet they’d tell you […]
What is CrossFit?
There’s a running joke that goes, ‘how do you know when someone does CrossFit? Oh, you’ll know because they’ll tell you’.The idea being that the people involved in this fitness sensation, which has taken over the world, can’ shut up about it and want everyone to know what CrossFit is and why it’s so amazing.In […]
Common Leg and Foot Injuries for Runners and What to Do About Them
Runners are often very dedicated, and this can lead to some poor health habits when it comes to common injuries. Many times, devoted runners believe it’s better to push through the pain than to give in to it. Unfortunately, this is often a recipe for worsened or even permanent injuries. In this article, we review […]
How to Treat Bunions Without Surgery
Bunions (hallux valgus) are very painful deformities of the soft tissue and bones of the big toe joint. The term, bunion, comes from the French word for “bump”. When you have a bunion, you have a big bump at the base of your big toe. When this condition occurs on your little toe, it is […]
Plantar Fasciitis or Peroneal Tendonitis? How To Tell The Difference
Foot and ankle pain of any kind can seriously interfere with your activities of daily living (ADL) and your fitness goals. What can you do to prevent or treat foot and ankle pain? One of the first steps toward recovery is correct identification. In this article we explain the difference between two common foot and […]
Which is Better: A Standing or a Sitting Job?
We’ve all heard of the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, so it is only natural to think that standing on the job must be a healthier alternative to sitting. The fact is, there are drawbacks to both standing and sitting for extended periods of time. In this article, we explore the good points and the […]
Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run?
Avid running is associated with several different types of knee pain. All are commonly referred to as “runner’s knee”. The two most common types of runner’s knee are patellofermoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS). These two types of repetitive use and impact injuries commonly affect people who cover a lot of ground, […]
Benefits of Running: Why You Should Start Jogging
Are you one of the people who always procrastinate when it comes to running? You know it’s beneficial to you, but when it comes to the actual waking up and getting out the door, you seem to suddenly be drained and lethargic. But did you know that running for just 5 minutes per day decreases […]
What Makes Your Feet Hurt After Running?
Many runners experience pain in the soles, arches, heels, top and side of the foot and/or in the toes and toenails after running. This is a common problem, yet its causes and the symptoms differ from one runner to another. It is hard to know whether your post-running foot pain is a simple matter of […]
What Can You Do To Prevent And Relieve Tired, Aching Feet?
Your feet carry you around all day, every day and sometimes all night. It is estimated that most Americans take nearly 5000 steps every day. That works out to over 57,000 steps a year. It stands to reason that your feet could feel tired and achy at the end of a long day. The possibility […]
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