The easiest way to cure a cramp is to prevent your body from getting one in the first place. Cyclists may experience cramping when they jump into a routine that is too hard or too far above their current endurance level. Once the cramp has...
We've all been there: had a hard workout, done a little too much yard work, gone out of our comfort zone in that company softball game...
Looking for a new sport to try? Consider tennis: it's a great sport for people of almost any age and physical level. In fact, according to the U.S. Tennis Association, people who play tennis just three hours a week cut their risk of death in half!...
Thinking about using a bike for warm-weather exercise or commuting? During the pandemic, bike shops could barely keep bikes in the stores and parts flew off shelves as people took to the road or trails to escape quarantine. Cycling is not just a beneficial workout...
The biggest moment in college basketball is finally here: March Madness! Whether you’re lucky enough to watch your favorite team in person, you're binge-watching games at home, or plan a pick-up game with friends, injuries are always a part of the game - and something...
Thousands of people set running or walking the 13.1 miles of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini- Marathon as one of their New Year’s resolutions - and you may even be one of them! But if you’re planning on participating in the Mini this May, shouldn’t...
Working out can be just as mentally exhausting as it is physically exhausting. Getting motivated to get off the couch and go exercise can be tough - even for the most dedicated athletes. But what happens to your body when you skip an exercise session?...
Even with all of the advances in science, research, training methods, and footwear runners still get injured. Some estimates are as high as 80% of runners are injured in a year, enough to make them stop or change their training and racing plans. While there...
You might be training for a marathon, or just trying to get back in shape. Either way, running is a great way to stay in shape but can be very hard on the knees. The most common knee injuries are kneecap (patellofemoral) pain, and iliotibial...
Now that you've been running for months: all through the slush of late winter and the sudden showers of spring, you might be thinking it's time to upgrade those faithful running shoes. "Running is free" - some guy who forgot about the cost of good...
