If you have been around the health and fitness space over the last few years, then you would have heard about the ketogenic diet. You know that diet that helps with weight loss, metabolic disease, and cognitive function? Yeah, that one. But does it also improve running? What is the keto diet? The ketogenic diet
Intermittent fasting has quickly become one of the most popular dietary strategies of the decade. Over the last few years, it has evolved from a niche topic into something that everyone is doing. And with evidence it can boost health and help promote fat loss, why shouldn’t they? But is it a good fit for
In this weird time of COVID-19, I have heard some strange suggestions regarding how you can prevent infection. Things like drinking colloidal silver, eating more oranges, and bathing in vinegar all come to mind. But one that has seriously piqued my interest is the suggestion that those who participate in serious endurance exercise (AKA runners)
John Barry As fall changes to winter, the temperature and overall weather outside change as well. I’m located in New York City, where this past week, just like most of the country, has been experiencing a cold snap. I personally run for my commute during the week, so choosing not to exercise outside due to
Ryan Cross, Physiotherapist Pain related to “shin splints” is one of the most common ailments that athletes will complain about. Most runners have had a run-in with the dreaded shin splints at one time or another. Shin splints can be easily identified, but getting rid of the pain can be more difficult. The challenge lies
Alyssa Biawolas Understanding the biomechanics of sprint running form is essential to successful sprint performance. Biomechanical variables influencing sprinting include reaction time, technique, force production, neural factors, and muscle structure. The electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles also influences sprinting. Thomas (2017) found that maximal running speeds in sprint events are achieved by creating a
Alyssa Bialowas Whether training for races or team sports, sprint interval training is used by athletes to reach peak personal fitness. Similar to high intensity interval training (HIIT) more broadly, sprint interval training boosts your metabolism for several hours after you’ve competed your workout. This contributes to weight loss and fat loss efforts in your
Evan Stevens, Sprint Coach Phosphocreatine is the most immediate source of energy we have access to run faster. It is separate from the glycolytic (anaerobic) and mitochondrial (aerobic) pathways and is a way to rapidly produce energy (ATP) at the onset of high intensity exercise. CP as an energy source has is finite and only
Catherine O’Brien Severe headaches and migraines are a problem for a significant part of the population. Roughly 1 in every 7 Americans experience migraines annually (Burch et al., 2015). Migraines tend to be more common in females than males with 19% of females reporting experiencing a migraine in the previous 3-months (9% for males). While
An easy way to test or observe your running mechanics is to use the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Hurdle Step approach. As you will see in the video, this technique will enhance proper running mechanics, ensure great hip mobility, and allow you to run as efficiently as possible. Tight hips, tensor fasciae latae muscle, and
Ryan Cross, B.A. Hons (Kin), MScPT, FCAMPT Registered Physiotherapist in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Running is one of the most common activities that people participate in to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Running injuries happen regularly and evidence suggests that 40-50% of runners experience an injury on a yearly basis (Fields, 2010). These injuries can
A Review by Alyssa Bialowas Participating in marathons and half-marathons has become a very popular means of exercise for elite and recreational runners alike. Level aside, endurance athletes search for predictive training equations for optimal performance. The aim of this study were to validate four predictive equations for half-marathon performance involving anthropometric, training, biomechanics and
