GRETCHEN REYNOLDS NY TIMESTwo new studies of elite athletes found that working out amplifies the immune response to a flu shot.If you are an athlete, you may gain greater immunity from a flu shot than [Read More]
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Did you know stretching before exercise is controversial? Here’s the right way to do it:
Roy M Wallack LA TimesSome experts say stretching before exercise helps performance and lessens injuries. But, believe it or not, others say stretching does the opposite.Who’s right?Proponents point [Read More]
Here’s Why Wearing Compression Sleeves Will Supercharge Your Workout—and Boost Your Recovery Time
By ELIZABETH VARNELL HOPE Vogue MagazineAlmost any Olympian’s Instagram feed shows that the holy grail in modern competition is recovery, from the results of Michael Phelps's cupping [Read More]
PHASE IV ATHLETE HELEN MAROULIS Makes History
By Robert Forster, PT CEO August 19, 2016We are so proud of Helen Maroulis who beat the seemingly unbeatable 3 X Olympic Gold Medalist from Japan to make history as the first ever Gold [Read More]
EBikes are all the Rage. Should They Be?
Two new studies shed light on whether pedal-assisted electric bikes provide good exercise, and how safe (or unsafe) they might be.By Gretchen Reynolds NYTimesIs riding an e-bike good exercise? Is [Read More]
Can Artificial Sweeteners Keep Us From Gaining Weight?
Sugar substitutes may help stave off weight gain, but they have metabolic effects that some experts find concerning.By Anahad O’ConnorArtificial sweeteners hold the promise of satisfying your [Read More]
What Should We Still Disinfect To Prevent COVID-19? Here’s What Experts Say
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we were sanitizing groceries, surfaces, packages and more. Do we still need to?HuffPostThe sales of disinfecting sprays and wipes skyrocketed in recent [Read More]
CAN WEIGHTLIFTING KEEP YOU FROM GETTING SICK? IMMUNITY STUDY EXPLAINS
By Ali Pattillo ∙ Aug 1, 2020When the immune system is battling an invader like cancer or a virus over long stretches of time, it can get tired. In a recent study, researchers discovered what could [Read More]