Why your antioxidant supplements might be making you slower
Some popular buzzwords in the world of nutrition in athletics include “antioxidants” and “decreasing inflammation.” These words sound like good things, don’t they? Well, they might be at times, but in just as many other scenarios, they are likely having a detrimental impact on performance. The Basics When we workout, or are exposed to other […]
Toning shoes – Do They Work?
To become a better, faster, fitter athlete, there are some sure-fire ways to succeed. Generally speaking, if you run more, mix in more intensity, do some strength work and maintain consistency, you will improve very predictably. The one downside to these guaranteed methods? They require time and effort. I truly believe that most people are […]
Stretching doesn’t make you less sore
Last month, I wrote an article that took a look at how stretching makes us slower. There were some good follow up questions to that article. I think after reading it, most runners understand how stretching has a detrimental impact on running economy. However, many wondered: Is that enough reason to stop stretching? What about […]
One reason you need to stop stretching
I am going to preface this article by saying I am not anti-stretching. If you know me, have seen me at a H+P practice, or have seen me as a patient, you will know that there are times where I recommend stretching. That being said, this whole idea of “stretching is good” – an idea […]