by Ashley Hetrick | Jul 24, 2017 | Exercise Safety, Running
Though it’s not something athletes like to admit, increased activity brings with it an increased risk of overuse injury. While you may argue that “over use” injuries are better on a whole than “under use” issues, learning to prevent and...
by TFM Staff | Jun 14, 2017 | Exercise Safety, Workouts
When most people start lifting weights and doing strength training exercises, they focus on legs, arms, and abs. However, there are lots of other areas that are important to work out to build overall strength and make sure your body is balanced. Here are some of the...
by TFM Staff | Apr 29, 2017 | Exercise Safety, Recovery
Your body is made of 60 percent water, so drinking plenty of water is an important part of staying healthy. In fact, most of us don’t drink enough water each day and it can be really detrimental to our overall health. Here is why it’s so important to stay hydrated and...
by Ashley Hetrick | Apr 6, 2017 | Exercise Safety
(*This article is not intended to be medical advice, and you should always check with your doctor before starting a fitness routine, especially if you’re pregnant!) You want to do the right thing for yourself and your baby, but when it comes to exercising while...
by TFM Staff | Mar 28, 2017 | Exercise Safety
Each year the number of cyclists killed increases though they’re often preventable. In 2014, there were 18, 881 incidences of injury or death among adult cyclists. 107 of those were deaths, 3090 were serious injuries, and 15,684 were mild injuries. These rates could...
by Ashley Hetrick | Mar 13, 2017 | Exercise Safety
For most people, the knees are one of the first body parts to start feeling pain when they work out, especially as they get older. Your knees take a ton of force every day just from general walking around. Add running, lifting or some other impact-heavy exercises on...
