Cadence has been “a thing” in the running community for a few years now. Among all things tech-lovers, data junkies, or sports science nerds like myself can track, this is one that can be easily monitored on a Garmin or other GPS device. (And for all of my fellow sports science people, this 2016 study showed that using a … Read More
Getting to the Bottom of Hip Pain
Is hip pain keeping you from spinning, running or weight training? You aren’t alone. Nagging hip injuries affect 15% of the population. Hip pain is common in athletes, causing many to scale back on mileage or limit squats, lunges, or other strength training exercises. But if treated correctly, athletes can often return to full activity. Here’s what to do … Read More
The Concussion Series- Part 2: Concussions in Female Athletes
The gender gap in US sports continues… Despite the heroics the US Women’s Soccer Team displayed at the World Cup this summer (in stark contrast to the Men’s Gold Cup loss to Jamaica a few weeks later), data continues to mount showing that female soccer players have more concussions than men and have symptoms for a longer period. Check out these staggering … Read More
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