In my last article, I talked about the importance of water and how much to drink. But to be truly “hydrated” means to have a balance of water and chemicals called electrolytes. Electrolytes include: sodium and chloride (aka salt), potassium, calcium, and magnesium. These compounds help control muscle contractions, nerve impulses, blood pH, and water transport in and out … Read More
The mental side of injury recovery, hamstring pain, being your true self. Sports PT and performance link roundup 4.28.18
Happy weekend everyone! Here’s a roundup of what I’m loving this week in the world of sports performance and PT. Enjoy! Injured? Recovering from an injury isn’t only about taking time off, or regaining strength and mobility. The mental side of the process is just as important. This article does a fantastic job of explaining why. I send people … Read More
Dehydration: the simple mistake hurting your training. Part 1 in a series on the importance of the body's fluid balance.
Thirst is our bodies’ signal that we need more fluid. But sometimes there’s a “lag” in this signal – dehydration may happen before we become thirsty. Or we miss these thirst cues because we aren’t aware of them. I made this mistake due to years of conditioning myself to “not need water breaks” when I played college soccer because … Read More
Weekend Workout 4.6.18
EMOM = Every Minute On The Minute WORKOUT MODIFICATIONS: Push-ups: On knees Chest press with bands or suspension trainer Squat jumps: Air squats
Weekend Workout 3.30.18
WORKOUT MODIFICATIONS: Deadlifts: Good mornings Exercise ball hamstring curls Push-ups: On knees Chest press with bands or suspension trainer
Weekend Workout 3.9.18
MODIFICATIONS: Overhead lunge: Goblet lunge Body weight lunge (modify depth of bend in back knee) 1 leg squat: Squat to chair or bench KB swing: DB or KB sumo deadlift Hand release push up: On knees Chest press with bands or suspension trainer Double unders: Single unders (50 reps)
Weekend Workout 2.9.18
WORKOUT MODIFICATIONS: Goblet squats: Air squats Modified air squats (sit down/stand up from chair, chair + pillow, etc) Prone “w” Prone Rows Toe taps: Vary speed (faster or slower) Mountain climbers: Plank hold 40 seconds Single leg bridge: Double leg bridge Push-ups: On knees Chest press with bands or suspension trainer Broad jump: Broad step and hold for balance … Read More
Nutrition: the missing link in sports performance and injury recovery
How can nutrition make an athlete BETTER? Proper nutrition can help an athlete or active person…. Heal from injury Improve performance Recover from training sessions Avoid “hitting the wall” during endurance events (running, cycling, swimming, etc) Boost immune system function By learning how to… Replace processed foods with whole, minimally processed foods Get the right amounts of macronutrients (carbs, … Read More
WHY MY WEEK WAS #BETTER 8.11.17
This article on foam rolling. The title is a bit harsh, but there’s some good info in here! If you have sore muscles, a combination of foam rolling and active mobility drills is the most effective in helping to recover. Also addresses the theory that foam rolling “breaks up scar tissue.” It doesn’t… so why do we feel better after … Read More
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