Why You Need a Personal Trainer to Become a Better Runner Many people assume that a personal trainer only works in gym settings. However, if you want to become a better runner, working with a personal trainer is the way to go. Here’s how hiring one can help you achieve your running goals. Strengthening the…
Preventing and Treating Baseball Injuries for Spring and Summer Whether you play baseball after work just for fun, or you’ve got kids in the game, the ultimate way to prevent and treat baseball injuries is to stop. Not stop the game, mind you, but to stop and listen to the signs your body may be…
Proper Form for Lifting Anything: Advice from Personal Trainers Whether you are attempting to move a heavy item in your home or you’re trying to push yourself to the extreme in your workouts, proper form for lifting is essential. If you don’t take the right steps, you can suffer an injury. Many people aren’t aware…
Tips for Active Senior Citizens to Ride Out Winter As we age, keeping active is the most important thing we can do for our health. When you are over 55, it’s even more critical to stay active. But how can you do that when winter’s frigid weather, heavy snowfall, and sneaky patches of ice lurk…
How to Get Ready for Snowboarding Grab your helmet and board and get ready for snowboarding! But before you head out there, you need to prepare for all those movements. Not preparing can result in a nasty injury that will have you sitting it out all winter long, even longer too. Proper exercise to prepare…
Preparing for Basketball Season During Winter Before you know it, winter’s snow will give way to spring. Then it will be basketball season again. But don’t wait until it’s time to hit the court. Preparing now is the key to having a great season on a league or to simply avoid injuries when playing with…
How to Keep a Safe Jogging Routine in the Fall If you hate jogging outside in the inferno of summer, fall is the perfect time to start this healthy fitness habit. The cooler temperatures make it far more enjoyable, but there are some things you should know to stay safe while you get into your…
Summer Rollerblading Tips for Beginners This summer, make it the year you try something new. Or at least something new to you. What’s old is new again, so if you are recalling the days of your youth when you more often than not had wheels on your feet, why not relive them? If you have…
Ski Season Tips for Getting Muscles Ready for Action You’ve booked your trip and are lovingly gazing at all your ski gear in anticipation. But before you start checking the days off your calendar until it’s time for skiing, you should be getting your muscles ready for that action. Skiing engages different muscles than you…
What to Know Before Hockey Season Starts to Stop Injuries from Happening For many, the only consolation they have when winter starts is that hockey comes back into play. This fast-paced sport is full of action, and if you’re the one out on the ice, you’ve got to be ready for the game. Because hockey…
