Yearly Archives: 2012

For a competitive runner, it is well established that it is important to be efficient and economical. Running economy can be measured in different ways, but in most instances if a runner consumes less oxygen for a given distance he is considered more economical. Scientists have identified a number of factors that may be associated […]READ MORE

In otherwise healthy individual there can be multiple reasons for running with faulty form including: faulty underlying anatomical structure or weakness; a low level of pain, nagging lingering injury; and repetitive movements done in a faulty way as a result of bad habits and/or fatigue will lead to faulty form. There should be a high […]READ MORE

A middle aged male adventure racer who had been struggling with right knee pain for six months sought my assistance. Adventure racing involves competing over multiple days, ultra-distance walk/running combined with other activities such as mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, and rock climbing. His knee pain was focused to the anterior lateral aspect of the right […]READ MORE

Although many people try herbal products to relieve their osteoarthritis pain, there is scant evidence that they work, according to a recent review of natural remedies. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the knees, hips and hands. Damage to cartilage around the joints can cause horrible pain. Unfortunately, few studies on the use of herbal remedies for osteoarthritis […]READ MORE

If you describe yourself as a people-pleaser, beware this Super Bowl Sunday. You could have a hard time saying no to that plate of sausages and bowl of chili. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found that people who don’t like upsetting others will often eat food just to make someone else happy. Even […]READ MORE

Nothing makes exercise more fun than a workout partner. Some of the best ones wag their tails. Walking the dog is one of the simplest ways to fit a little more exercise into your day. If your dog can handle it, a brisk 30-minute walk, five times a day, can help you meet the national guideline […]READ MORE

So long, Black Eyed Peas. Goodbye Pitbull. I have to leave you and my iPod home when I go on my next run around the neighborhood. You’re just not good for me. I’ve always known subconsciously that running around the streets in my subdivision with the music turned up as loud as comfortably possible, is not the […]READ MORE

I didn’t make any fitness resolutions this year. I think it’s because I’ve managed to make healthy eating and exercising an easy part of my life. If you find yourself already having trouble making time to work out, take a good look at your goal. Is it realistic? When you work full time, you have […]READ MORE

Santa was very good to me this Christmas. I got exactly what I requested: a pair of running shoes built specifically for the way that I run. Of course I know that I can find a pair of cross trainers on sale in a number of stores just minutes from my house. But would they […]READ MORE

If you’re planning on working out this week for the first time in months, maybe years,  please do me a favor. Go easy on yourself. I’m not saying you should skip that quick run on the treadmill or cancel that weight-training session. I’m talking about the silent, mental messages people give to themselves when they […]READ MORE