You can do a sit-up pregnant. NO! You can’t! It’s dangerous!…You can do a plank. NO! Stop! You’ll hurt the baby! There is so much confusion and misinformation out there regarding safe pregnancy core exercises. So, I’m setting the record straight with key information and a suggested ab workout for pregnancy. When it comes to … Read more
Most runners know that the way to recover is to increase blood flow. Practically every recovery tool has this aim—including compression therapy. And now there are several products flooding the market using compression therapy to improve recovery, including leg compression boots which come at a costly price. So, are these fancy leg compression machines worth … Read more
Your body’s primary source of fuel for running comes from carbohydrates which are stored as glycogen in the body. The trouble is this source is limited to about 120 minutes of exercise. Runners who run long distances such as a marathon or half marathon need to carbo load to maximize their fuel stores to run … Read more
The other day I had a stack of boxes at my door so big, that neighbors helped to move them so we could enter the house. The boxes were sent from physical therapists Bob and Brad, hoping I would try their new recovery tools and give an honest review! My first thought was, “wow! I … Read more
Runner’s face is the saggy leather-like skin on your face. It can be attributed to sun damage, free radicals, and low body fat. Taking measures like protecting yourself from free radicals and sunlight can prevent runner’s face. We run to keep us young but running can make you look old. All that hard work in … Read more
You don’t have to have a race on the horizon to stay in running shape or even racing shape. Maybe there aren’t races to fit your schedule? Or you’re sick of running races? Maybe it’s too stressful and you’d like to take the pressure off? Perhaps the logistics of racing as a mom are too … Read more
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