As we enter a new year, the most common resolutions are to lose weight, eat healthier and exercise. Can the way you breathe affect weight loss? If you answered yes,…

The brisk air of October just begs us to spend more time mountain hiking or trail running. Taking care to protect your knees as you climb, and as you descend,…

Amissed grip on an overhead obstacle at the Spartan Race in June was all it took. I ripped the biceps muscle in my right arm from the bone. Unfortunately, injury…

Whether you are just beginning to strength train or are a seasoned veteran, there are variables you must manage: frequency, volume and intensity. The one-rep max Frequency refers to how…

What’s your “why”? What drives you to want to change? To move better? To work out? To get healthy? After three decades as a kinesiologist and strength and conditioning coach,…

Holiday festivities, epic meals, family parties and social gatherings… Our yearend celebrations can make skipped workouts, overeating and weight gain feel inevitable. They don’t have to be. Routines will change…

Dealing with injuries is a harsh reality for almost any athlete. No matter how careful you are, injuries happen. How you care for an injury determines whether the issue is…

Building strength, speed and endurance are key to many sports. However muscle pliability is what you want for better movement. Confusing terms Don’t confuse flexibility with pliability. There is a…

Highway driving is different from off-roading. The same holds true for running on a paved surface and trail running. Working a wide range of muscles The terrain is irregular and…

If I am sweaty, dirt-streaked and disheveled after a good workout, I’m happy. I like getting dirty. Fortunately, the opportunities to get muddy and messy (and have fun doing so)…