There are benefits to working out at different times during the day. In my high school and college days, my key workout times were in the early afternoon, due to the repetitiveness of my schedule back then. Then, during medical school late evening workouts became my only real option, to the point where I hadContinueContinue reading “What is the Best Time of Day to Work Out?”
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Three Times You Shouldn’t Work Out
Working out isn’t always the best thing for every situation. I know this may seem confusing, since I am pretty much always pro exercise, especially when it can be difficult to fit into our schedules, but working out isn’t always the answer to life’s problems. When it comes to your health you have to takeContinueContinue reading “Three Times You Shouldn’t Work Out”
Why are banned substances so confusing in professional sports?
A breakdown on banned substances in sports. Amidst the news on Maria Sharapova and failing a drug test, I wanted to shed some light on the logistics behind performance enhancing drugs. Sharapova is the world’s highest-earning female athlete and one of the biggest sports stars. It was announced that she had failed a test forContinueContinue reading “Why are banned substances so confusing in professional sports?”
One Exercise You Should Do Every Day
The yoga squat is an easy-to-do exercise that offers big benefits. With the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it can often be really difficult to fit exercise into our schedules. One thing people always ask me, is how to fit small increments of exercise into their daily routine. The yoga squat really isContinueContinue reading “One Exercise You Should Do Every Day”
What is the best running surface?
Where would I be without runners? If running wasn’t such a popular activity, my orthopaedic office would be quiet and I wouldn’t get to hear who is training for which marathon! Runners of all types, sprinters, long distance runners, marathoners and triathletes need to focus on their running surfaces every time in order to stayContinueContinue reading “What is the best running surface?”
How to Find the Right Running Shoe
Finding the right running shoe is vital to a good running experience. As fall approaches, the experience of getting outside and going for a run in the beautiful weather with great tunes playing in the background can take your breath away (literally). However, it is important to be prepared with appropriate running shoes. I usuallyContinueContinue reading “How to Find the Right Running Shoe”
Five Reasons to Start Strength Training Today
Strength training can actually help you lead a much healthier life. For many people the term “weightlifting” insights visions of Arnold Schwarzenegger pumping iron with his sweaty, oily tan arms. C’mon people it is 2015!! Strength training is a way that will help you secretly burn calories even after you have finished your workout. ItContinueContinue reading “Five Reasons to Start Strength Training Today”
Warm-Up Tips to Prevent ACL Injuries
Warm up tricks to prevent leg and knee injuries. I am often asked to educate schools and clubs about injury prevention and tips to train athletes to avoid anterior cruciate ligament ruptures. There are various ACL injury prevention programs which also tend to prevent overall leg injuries as well. In reviewing the tried and trueContinueContinue reading “Warm-Up Tips to Prevent ACL Injuries”
The Science Behind Running and Euphoria
There is a scientific reason behind euphoric feelings while running. Got that LOVE/HATE relationship with running? As an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, I feel like it is my duty to get people back to the sports they love. Yes, sure, there is the physical component to running—staying fit, training for high-level sports, qualifyingContinueContinue reading “The Science Behind Running and Euphoria”
Fitness in Football Athletes: High Yield NFL Exercises
These fitness moves from the NFL are great for players, or anyone looking to get in shape. There is a newer philosophy in the National Football League, shifting from packing on pounds of muscle to enhancing explosiveness and athleticism. Players need to report to training camp 100% healthy and stay injury-free for the full 16ContinueContinue reading “Fitness in Football Athletes: High Yield NFL Exercises”