Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
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Alison- I think I completed 4 half marathons before I finally started calling myself a “runner”, and it was somewhere after my third triathlon before I referred to myself as an “athlete” (and I still think I should be called “athlete*”, with an asterisk. I think I have what most athletes need: fitness, determination and discipline; there’s only one small thing I’m lacking that gives me the asterisk in my mind – skill). But this morning after having to stop a 5 mile run after completing fewer than 3 miles of it, I decided to identify myself with a new term: “injured”. more »
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Join the Fit Friends’ Revolution and get your FREE stretching guide
We should definitely be stretching everyday to prevent injury and maintain flexibility. But when is the best time? As a physical therapist I’ve always told my clients to do a gentle 5 minute warm-up, then stretch, if they’re playing a sport or doing any vigorous physical activity. A new study claims stretching has no effect on injury for runners. You can read it here. more »
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Fit Lifestyle Club coming soon
Kay, above is performing the perfect row: knees bent, head straight, stomach tight, elbows in, and slow & controlled movements. I’ve written before that besides not stretching enough, poor form is a primary cause of pain during exercise. Follow these rules to make sure you are doing an exercise right: Join the club to read more »
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