GRETCHEN REYNOLDS NY TIMES Two 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 [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 Times Some experts say stretching before exercise helps performance and lessens injuries. But, believe it or not, others say stretching does the opposite. Who’s [Read More]
Here’s Why Wearing Compression Sleeves Will Supercharge Your Workout—and Boost Your Recovery Time
By ELIZABETH VARNELL HOPE Vogue Magazine Almost 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, 2016 We 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 NYTimes Is 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’Connor Artificial sweeteners hold the promise of [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? HuffPost The sales of disinfecting sprays and wipes skyrocketed in [Read More]
CAN WEIGHTLIFTING KEEP YOU FROM GETTING SICK? IMMUNITY STUDY EXPLAINS
By Ali Pattillo ∙ Aug 1, 2020 When 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 [Read More]