The three planes of motion describe movements that occur in three anatomical planes. You can visualize the planes as flat surfaces of slices of space that divide the body or movements of the body as occurring in the front and back direction, side-to-side direction, and rotational direction. Even if you are just an average gym … Read more
When you hear the term rebounding, the first thing that probably comes to mind is hovering under the basketball hoop to try and grab the ball as it bounces off the backboard or rim. And while this is certainly an instance of rebounding, rebounding is also a unique form of exercise that involves performing exercises … Read more
If you’re a marathon runner or distance cyclist, you might not be next in line to win a Strongman competition, but you probably have pretty impressive muscular endurance. Though brawny, strong, powerful muscles tend to steal the glory and turn heads, muscular endurance can be equally important, if not more so, depending on the demands … Read more
Although most people are well aware of the many benefits of regularly performing strength training workouts, unless you’ve had the opportunity to work with a personal trainer or coach or have a background in athletics, actually knowing how to best structure your workouts and what exercises to perform during your workouts can be a bit … Read more
No one likes the feeling of tight muscles, but if you spend a lot of time working out, do unaccustomed exercise, or even spend more time sitting than you probably should, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced tight calf muscles at one time or another. Having tight calf muscles is a very common complaint … Read more
Protein shakes are popular among both recreational and competitive athletes because they provide a quick, convenient, and often tasty way to provide the muscles with amino acids and calories immediately after a hard workout. But, should you drink protein shakes on non-workout days or only when you work out? Is it bad to drink protein … Read more
Perhaps you are a runner, cyclist, or another athlete who either doesn’t stretch often or stretches with little avail, or perhaps you are someone who doesn’t have time for consistent exercise and has to sit all day at your job. In either scenario, it’s quite common to experience tight leg muscles, and many people complain … Read more
Ironman cutoff times are strict — you have 17 hours total to complete a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run, with intermediate cutoffs for each leg. Understanding these time limits is essential for race-day pacing and avoiding a DNF. Taking competitors across 140.6 miles in total (a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run), … Read more
One of the biggest challenges that people face after they start an exercise plan is sticking to it. There is any number of reasons that might make it hard to keep up your workout routine. Sometimes, we do too much too soon and become disenfranchised with how sore we feel or how challenging the workouts are, … Read more
You may haver heard the term biomechanics before, especially as an athlete. But what is biomechanics? When we think about how our body moves, we often think about moving in a simple sense, moving in the forward direction. In other words, if we are standing up, we think about walking straight ahead with our legs … Read more
If your workout program has you doing the same exercises or the same routine week after week, you will likely see little progress after a while because your body is going to adapt to the physiological demands of the workout, and you’ll hit a fitness plateau. To prevent stagnation in your progress and maximize your … Read more
It’s happened to almost all of us: your workout is going perfectly well, but whether it is rainy, unusually hot and humid, or you are trying out a new sports bra or a pair of shorts, the wrong factors have overlapped to create every exerciser’s nemesis—chafing. Chafing does not discriminate. Whether you are a beginner … Read more
If you’re going to be putting in the hard work by diligently performing challenging workouts, you definitely want to see results. You want to be able to look in the mirror or feel in your body that you are not only getting stronger, but you can also see improvements in your body composition and muscle … Read more
Matcha has rapidly become the latest superfood. It is a specific type of green tea touted to have even more health benefits than antioxidant-rich green tea. In this article, we will discuss what Matcha tea is, Matcha benefits, and a couple of awesome Matcha tea recipes you can try if you want to elevate your … Read more
Functional Range Conditioning, or FRC for short, is an approach to improving the function of the body, rehabilitating injuries, and preventing future injuries. Whether you have a current injury or have dealt with injuries in the past, or just want to optimize how your body feels and performs, keep reading to learn about Functional Range … Read more
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