Accessories: Little Things That Really Work

Aug 292017
 
 August 29, 2017  Posted by at 7:02 pm Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, FAQ for Program Participants, General Interest, Shoes, Gear and Gadgets, Women's Clinic No Responses »

Accessories: Little Things That Really Work Accessories can help keep you healthy, happy and safe. These are the little things that can help make your running and walking experiences more enjoyable, help keep you injury-free and help with improved performance. We’re all individuals with different needs and goals. What works for one person doesn’t necessarily […]

Logging

May 202012
 
 May 20, 2012  Posted by at 3:35 pm Women's Clinic No Responses »

Keeping track of exercise sessions and how we feel during exercise allows us to see improvement, helps us learn to avoid mistakes that lead to injury and helps us stay accountable and consistent. Logging can also be a great source of inspiration, both to yourself and to others. More on logging: Provides information on how […]

Breathing Awareness

Mar 252012
 
 March 25, 2012  Posted by at 7:12 pm 10k, Half-Marathon, Marathon Clinic, Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Training Tips - All Levels, Women's Clinic No Responses »

Do you practice diaphragmatic or “belly” breathing? Do you breathe when you stretch? Correct breathing – slow, relaxed “belly” breathing – is important for effective stretching, rolling out and many other activities. Good breathing helps us relax, increases blood flow throughout the body, and helps relieve built-up tension. With practice, correct breathing is a simple, […]

Stretching

Mar 252012
 
 March 25, 2012  Posted by at 7:09 pm Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Shoes, Gear and Gadgets, Training Tips - All Levels, Women's Clinic No Responses »

STRETCHING Done properly, stretching can do more than just increase flexibility. Benefits include increased relaxation, increased body awareness, reduced risk of injury, and reduced muscle soreness and tension. Unfortunately, stretching is not always done properly. Therefore, the benefits are not always realized. Common mistakes include stretching cold muscles, overstretching, performing exercises the wrong way, and […]

Trigger Point Therapy

Mar 252012
 
 March 25, 2012  Posted by at 7:02 pm Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Shoes, Gear and Gadgets, Training Tips - All Levels, Women's Clinic No Responses »

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY Trigger Point therapy is an effective injury prevention strategy, increasing muscle elasticity and functionality. It’s like doing your own deep tissue massage. Trigger Point therapy helps you gain a better appreciation of which muscles are tight and how to release them. IT Band Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Piriformis Syndrome and other […]

History of Taking Heart Rates

Mar 182012
 
 March 18, 2012  Posted by at 5:11 pm Women's Clinic No Responses »

Historically, during Heart Rate checks in the Women’s Beginning Walking and Running Clinic, many are surprised to discover that they are going too fast. This is a very important discovery because prior to HR checks, they don’t think they’re going too fast. They’re motivated and they’re moving forward. They think they’re doing just fine. Just […]

Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate

Mar 182012
 
 March 18, 2012  Posted by at 5:11 pm Beginner Level, Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Training Tips - All Levels, Women's Clinic Comments Off on Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate
Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate

Factors Affecting Heart Rate There are certain factors affecting heart rate when exercising. Your body relies as heavily on the oxygen/fuel ratio as your car does. Much like your car’s engine, your body uses oxygen and various fuels (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) to yield muscle energy. When this ratio is not in balance in the […]

If the Shoe Fits

Mar 122012
 
 March 12, 2012  Posted by at 10:32 pm Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Shoes, Gear and Gadgets, Training Tips - All Levels, Women's Clinic No Responses »

Pronation is a normal foot in motion, from foot-strike on the outside of the heel through the inward roll of the foot. Pronation occurs as the foot rolls from the outer edge to the inner edge. Everyone pronates, and the initial pronation is considered an important and healthy response to the intense amount of shock […]

Injury Cycle

Mar 022011
 
 March 2, 2011  Posted by at 9:57 am Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Shoes, Gear and Gadgets, Training Tips - All Levels, Women's Clinic No Responses »

Injuries can be avoided when you discover YOU can alter the cycle that creates them.  Hydration, proper recovery, massage, and rolling out with trigger point tools are all important pieces to the training puzzle.  We want you to reach your goals.  Taking care of your body is the easiest way to get there.  If you […]

Are You Breathing?

Jan 142011
 
 January 14, 2011  Posted by at 12:24 pm Common Running Injuries & Overuse Conditions, Training Tips - All Levels No Responses »

As with any form of exercise, proper breathing techniques are a foundational element for success when using Trigger Point Performance tools and methods. Deep nasal breaths provide a steady stream of oxygen to the lower lobes of the lungs where blood oxygen transfer is at its greatest.  As we address key areas of the body […]