Question: Why does my shin hurt when I begin a run? Answer: This is something that many of us have wondered at some point. And, there are many contributing factors to this pain. That pain you feel in the front of your shins is known as shin splints. This is... read more →
Oct
26
Oct
19
The mental health of populations all around the world is greatly underappreciated in the mainstream media. Only recently have there been stories about people struggling with depression and anxiety while obesity and heart health has been making headlines for decades. This could be because obesity is easy to see in... read more →
Oct
12
Any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories is defined as exercise. Exercise is not only good for your physical health but also good for your mental health. A minimum of 30 minutes of exercise a day can have immediate and long-term health benefits,... read more →
Sep
30
Exercise plays an important role in a person’s lifestyle. But, just as important is completing cool-down exercises. If you are working out, you may be someone who avoids these exercises because they feel like a “waste of time”, or is simply just too “unimportant”. In reality, cool-down exercises are worth... read more →
Sep
26
Whether you’re completing a basic workout or pushing yourself for an intense session, one of the most important factors of exercising is sufficient recovery. Recovery is important because it allows your body enough time to adapt to the stress of exercise. Exercise, or any physical work, causes muscle tissue breakdown,... read more →
Sep
19
Your elbow joint is made up of three bones; your humerus, radius and ulna. The bony bump on the outside of your elbow is called the lateral epicondylitis. If you are experiencing pain specific to the outside of your elbow, this is commonly known as tennis elbow. Lateral epicondylitis, or... read more →
Sep
12
When it comes to finding new gyms, the most important question you have to ask yourself when signing up is: Do I need to join the gym? Is it because you’ve been working out at home and want to try something more than push-ups and sit-ups? Is it to put... read more →
Jul
31
Arthritis describes a variety of conditions that involve pain and swelling in the joints. There are two types of arthritis consist of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OA primarily results when wear and tear of cartilage cause bones to rub together, causing friction, damage, and swelling. RA is a... read more →
Jul
26
There are many reasons you might want to stay away from your local health club. With the current coronavirus pandemic, you might be worried about going to the gym or you might want to support an activity program while you have limited capacity to travel beyond your house. How do... read more →
Jul
19
Lower back pain is a typical health issue, partially because a lot of things can cause it. Most of the time it's merely the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle or repeated motions. No matter what's causing your lower pain in the back, these stretches can help to lower the... read more →