by Hillel Harris, MD | Mar 7, 2019 | Health, Performance, Sports
5 Ways to Test Your Body Composition If you want to run faster, bike longer or see some of that hard-earned muscle show through, you need to understand body composition. Learning about your body composition is key to your optimal performance and appearance because it...
by Rich Benvin | Feb 18, 2019 | Injury Treatment, Sports
Sports Injuries and the Aging Athlete Age and Sports Injuries Another important issue for older athletes is that of injury. Statistically, older athletes are much more likely to injure themselves than younger athletes who are doing the same sport. On the positive...
by Rich Benvin | Feb 1, 2019 | Health, Psychology, Sports
SPORTS HEALTH How playing sports benefits your body … and your brain The victory of the underdog. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The training montage. Many people love to glorify victory on the field, cheer for teams, and play sports. But...
by Rich Benvin | Jan 5, 2019 | Diabetes, Health, Performance, Psychology, Sports
Power of Visualization in Sports Generally speaking, visualization is the process of creating a mental image or intention of what you want to happen or feel in reality. An athlete can use this technique to ‘intend’ an outcome of a race or training session,...
by Rich Benvin | Dec 8, 2018 | Injury Treatment, Sports
Sciatica: What You Need to Know Sciatica is the name given to pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. Anything that irritates this nerve can cause pain, ranging from mild to severe. Sciatica is usually caused by a compressed nerve in the lower spine. READ MORE...
by Rich Benvin | Nov 27, 2018 | Performance, Sports
How an Overweight 40-year-old Became a Top Ultra-Athlete After shortness of breath from climbing the stairs at home, Rich Roll, the author of “Finding Ultra,” decided to change his lifestyle. Dropping 60 pounds in six months, this out-of-shape dad became...
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