Exercises for Shoulder Pain: Prevention and Treatment A painful shoulder can be very disabling. The good news is that shoulder pain is usually preventable and easily treated. Dr. Larson is a shoulder specialist and has fixed thousands of them in the operating room. But he’d rather have you healthy and living pain-free with the proper […]
Many people have heard the term “rotator cuff.” But what is the Rotator Cuff? And why do we worry about it so much? The rotator cuff is a common source of shoulder pain for a large percentage of the population. While many people develop rotator cuff tears without any specific injury, high-intensity interval training puts […]
How Do I Use a Foam Roller? Using a Foam Roller is easy! When doing any foam roller exercises, there are just a few key things to remember. Foam Rollers come in different density, or firmness. Select one that is as firm as you can use with only mild discomfort. This is supposed to feel […]
What is the best treatment for a torn meniscus? Meniscus tear treatment is actually a pretty complex issue. In the past, it was simple: take it out! However, that idea is outdated now. In this article, I will talk about many of the ways to treat meniscus tears. I’ll also tell you about some […]
Meniscus Tears During HIIT Workouts There have been a lot of knee injuries in competitive fitness athletes recently. Meniscal tears have sidelined many pros before The Open even started. So I thought it would be a great time to discuss the most common knee injury: meniscus tears. Meniscus tears are super common in all sports. […]
Why do you get so strong so quickly when you start working out? Why do your gains slow down so much after you exercise for a while? Why are PR’s so easy when you start lifting and so hard later? This weeks post is all about answering these fundamental questions. As a gym owner or […]
Is Muscle Memory Real? So it turns out that muscle memory really is a thing! This bit of lingo has been thrown around for a long time. Muscle memory is usually used to reference the learning process your body goes through when you practice athletic activities. Of course, not everyone believed it to be a […]
Patellar tendinosis is a frequent problem for athletic people. It is usually caused by repeated stress from running and jumping. High volume squats, like those in many WODs at HIIT and cross training boxes, are a common cause too. To help athletes avoid problems and stay in the gym, we’ve written about common HIIT injuries. […]
It’s very common to get muscle pain and stiffness the day after you exercise. There is actually a specific name for it too: Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness, abbreviated as DOMS. There are many ways to help treat DOMS. But prevention is better than treatment, and many dietary supplements have been found to help prevent soreness after […]
Preventing Soreness after Exercise As we wrote in this prior post, muscle pain is expected after certain kinds of work out. Of course, temporary soreness is a small price to pay for long-term health and fitness. But if you can reduce pain easily, why wouldn’t you? Fortunately, there are many ways of preventing soreness after […]