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Running,
Strength Training For Runners: The Key To Longevity
Why Do Injuries Occur, And What Do We Do About It? Many times, pain and injury in endurance sports are linked to a combination of lacking stability or poor mechanics. These faults can lead to stress of our joints and soft tissues, and with thousands of strides the pain is inevitable. I tell these athletes we need to look at...
Recovery,
Sleep Hygiene – The Secret to Improving Performance
Without a doubt, recent research is showing us that sleep hygiene is the secret to improving performance and health, inside and outside of the gym. The great news is, you don’t need a drug or medication to improve your sleep, you need sleep hygiene! Let’s start out by understanding that there likely isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to improving your sleep....
Shoulder Pain,
The Best Exercises for Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement (now often called rotator cuff tendinopathy) is one of the most common conditions we treat at Onward because of our active patient population. With many active populations such as CrossFitters and weightlifters, we must address a few areas if we want to rapidly improve shoulder impingement pain. Here are Our Favorite Exercises for Your Shoulder Impingement Step One:...
Lower Body,
Running,
Avoid These 5 Mistakes During Your Spring Running
Eager to get back into running? Ready to start training for your next 5k, 10k, or marathon? Looking to hit a PR this year? Us too! So, avoid these 5 common running mistakes this Spring! ...
Female Athlete,
Pregnancy & Postpartum,
Training & Hormones: How to Unlock your Potential
The female body is an incredible machine. Similar to the changing of the tide, there is a calculated surge and subsequent reduction of important hormones that are responsible for building muscle, supporting our thyroid, breast tissue and beyond. But do you monitor your training and hormones? Understanding how these fluctuate during the month can be a powerful way to unlock...
Hip Pain,
Running,
Can I Run With A Hip Labral Tear?
That pinchy feeling in the front of the hip or groin…that nagging sharp pain with squatting or sitting that just seems like it won’t go away no matter how much rest you give it? You wonder, will this ever go away? Can I get back to running and other sports alike like I used to with a hip labral tear? Good news lies ahead....
CrossFit,
Shoulder Pain,
Unbreakable Shoulders: Less injury, better function
Are you looking to develop unbreakable shoulders? Shoulder issues are some of the most common problems to both the general public and gym rats. Problems in the gym include pulling, pressing, and handstands. Likewise, activities like reaching into cabinets, buckling your seatbelt, or reaching in the backseat can be problematic. Oftentimes, people don’t even realize how integral the joint is...
Ankle,
CrossFit,
Hip Pain,
Running,
The Achilles Tendinitis Fix For Runners
Ready to finally get rid of that nagging stiffness and pain in your ankle while you run? Is it time to enjoy running again? Learn how to fix achilles tendinitis to give you the freedom of pain-free running. ...
CrossFit,
Low Back,
Common Deadlift Mistakes and How To Fix Them
Over the years, there has been a lot of fear around the deadlift. However, picking things off the ground is one of the most fundamental human movements. Picking children off the ground, grabbing a laundry basket, and lifting the couch to vacuum all require a loaded hip hinge. Furthermore, despite fear of injury from deadlifts, a properly performed and progressively...