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Safe Exercise During Pregnancy, from Yoga to Marathon Training
In most uncomplicated pregnancies, regular exercise can provide important health benefits. Even intense exercise such as marathon training is possible if you follow some basic safety guidelines.
Avoid Common Errors In Training for Your First Race
Unfortunately, as runners begin to train for their first running competitions, many become injured. Here are some of the most common running injuries and tips on how to avoid them.
Water, Carbs and Race Day Eating: What Endurance Athletes Should Know
Endurance athletes experience significant sweat and energy losses that need to be replaced for proper performance. Here is advice from UH Sports Medicine on how to prepare for an endurance event.
Top 4 Tips For Exercising In the Heat
Everyone who has exercised in hot, humid conditions knows it feels harder to perform. Besides affecting performance, exercising in the heat increases the risk of serious illnesses such as heat illness, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke.
How Getting Active Can Help Your Body Fight Off Illness
Obesity and other chronic health issues are major risk factors for severe disease or death from COVID-19. This finding underscores a larger truth about how health and fitness play an important role in your ability to fight off viruses and illness.
Beware of Early Sports Specialization for Young Athletes
The reality is youth sports specialization doesn’t necessarily enhance performance or lead to athletic scholarships. It does, however, lead to risk of overuse injuries, psychological stress and burnout.
Pair Your Child’s Sports Physical With a Well-Child Visit
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises combining your child’s sports physical with a routine well-child visit. This is more convenient than scheduling two appointments and has other advantages as well.
How to Ease the Foot Pain of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis can cause pain in the bottom of your foot that can limit your ability to walk, stand and do other activities that are weight-bearing. What to do about this common foot condition.