BE FIT Some athletes use compression socks during their exercise or sports activities. They look like tights, knee-high socks or sleeves that go over the calves. Compression socks are not new. They have been used for years to help with leg pain, swelling, blood clots and varicose veins. They work by gently squeezing the legs […]
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BE FIT Olympic athletes inspire us with their fierce discipline and natural talent as they smash records, going higher, farther and faster. Their can-do spirit motivates us all to take on new challenges. Whether your goal is to complete your first marathon or improve your golf game, there are lessons to be learned from the
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BE FIT Golf doesn’t hold the same kind of injury risk as high-impact sports such as football or hockey. But the repetitive motion and twisting of the spine can set the stage for potential injuries that may be underestimated for this low-impact lifetime sport. Mike Markee, instructor of physical therapy and athletic training at Saint
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BE FIT Whether you’re headed off the trail or staying on track, kicking a ball or throwing one, you’ll likely need to know about the RICE fix when you sprain, strain, or injure something. Dr. William Levine, chief of sports medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, recommends RICE, a first-aid technique that can be
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SELF-CARE CORNER Although many athletes understand the importance of keeping their muscles and bones healthy, it’s also important for them to take care of their skin. Sports equipment, especially protective helmets and pads, creates a warm, moist and dark environment for the germs that can cause skin infections to grow. “Athletes are at an increased
BE FIT If shin splints are keeping you from making the most of your runs this spring, you’re not alone. Shin splints-pain in the front of the lower legs-is common among those who exercise regularly. This ailment especially affects runners. According to Dr. Matthew Silvis, associate professor of family medicine and orthopedics at Penn State
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BE FIT Nearly half of recreational runners may be drinking too much fluid during races, according to a survey of runners by Loyola University Health System researchers. Expert guidelines recommend runners drink only when thirsty. But the Loyola survey found that 36.5% of runners drink according to a preset schedule or to maintain a certain
BE FIT Along with healthy eating, physical activity increases your chances of living longer. Exercise can also help: * Control your blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight * Lower your “bad” cholesterol and raise your “good” cholesterol * Prevent heart disease, colorectal and breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes And that’s not all. Being more
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BE FIT Short sprints might boost your fitness by significant levels in just 2 weeks. Really short sprints-like 6 seconds. Researchers at Abertay University in Scotland have claimed that people can improve their fitness levels with just small amounts of exercise. Participants were asked to cycle all out for 6 seconds then rest for one
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BE FIT Whether you’ve never had a sports injury and you’re trying to keep it that way or you’ve had an injury and don’t want another, the following tips from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases can help: * Avoid bending knees past 90 degrees when doing half knee bends. *
