Workouts can be grueling to get in during our regular day to day schedules of work and family but in the summer it feels like getting a work out in is even harder! All the picnics, Bar-B-Cues, vacation plans, weekends to the shore, chilling by the lake, and entertaining kids off from school can make […]
As we head into summer the temperatures are going to start to climb. Working out during the heat creates its own set of issues that can effect performance. There is research out there that demonstrates heat can negatively impact marathon running performance from about 2% in elite competitors to as much as 10% in 3hr […]
With Memorial Day Weekend coming this week a lot of people will be heading outdoors to bar-be-cue, have holiday parties, enjoy time at area lakes, and head to the beach in the inaugural start of summer! Wherever you are heading this weekend make sure to pack the sunscreen! But is sunscreen truly that important still? […]
Gardening is one of America’s favorite hobbies. According to the National Gardening Association, 42 million households grow their own food4! No matter what you grow, gardening is a great way to spend time outside in the fresh air. However, it requires a lot of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, and crouching. Many of these positions, […]
Now that you have determined that your old running shoes had to be kicked to the curb, you’re in the market for a new pair. But which new pair? Going online or to the local shoe store there are literally thousands of choices to pick from; different brands, colors, trail shoes, and price. Now throw into that […]
