A kinesiologist’s guide to running well into your later years — Although we can do everything in our power to live healthy lives, it’s impossible to fully delay aging. Some bodily processes begin to break down over the years, and it’s just part of life. For example, the complaint around progressive stiffness is a completely valid one. As the body grows…

It’s exercise, but not as you know it — Sometimes the simplest of fitness principles are the ones that go under the radar. In this case, the difference between exercise and physical activity is often greatly overlooked. We’re fed all of these fancy-looking videos and articles that show us how to train, when to train, and why we’re never…

This reality can literally extend your life by years. — As with many areas of life, we humans love to overcomplicate things. This fact is no different when talking about health and fitness. We are frequently searching for the newest trend and gadget to help push the envelope for our performance and wellness while forgetting (or knowingly neglecting) the most…

This is something virtually everyone can do to help their cause! — If you’ve been around this platform for a while, you’ll know that I’ve touched on the IT band and its impact on runners’ health in the past. If you’re unfamiliar with this structure, it’s the thick mass of connective tissue (fascia) that runs from the pelvis to the tibia, crossing…

It takes 3 minutes to fix this and avoid injuries for life! — Have you ever experienced wrist pain or a wrist sprain? Yeah, it’s not fun. Back during my skateboarding days, I sprained my wrist on three separate occasions leaving me quite dysfunctional throughout loaded upper body movements. Although it’s not considered a large joint, it can cause plenty of damage and…

Do you want an edge for your next race? — If you want the best out of your running, you must be willing to put in work outside of the lines on the road. The best of the best separate themselves from the rest by approaching running holistically, addressing aspects that go beyond just ‘getting in shape’. …

Your search is over! This will hit every major muscle group in less than 30 minutes. — Don’t have time for the gym? Confused about where to start when it comes to home workouts? Lost motivation to exercise altogether? Don’t fret. There is a way to get a great workout without leaving your house or buying expensive equipment. Sounds pretty great right? If you’ve got about 20…

If you want to achieve your best results, stop overthinking it! — Let’s face it. Adherence to an exercise plan is hard. While no one is perfect, there are some runners who have figured it out to a point where they rareless miss a workout. The sad reality is that we often mistake optimizing training for overcomplicating training. We caught up in…

Don’t settle for an average workout just because you’re in pain! — If you want to truly make a dent in overcoming your back pain, there’s an important mindset shift you have to make. Instead of making your back health training separate from running and your other endeavors, you must integrate it into all corners of your day. This way you give…