As discussed in the previous article in this series, a proper warm-up provides an important avenue for warding off injury. It increases blood flow to the muscles, increases the speed of muscular contractions and nerve transmissions, and enhances flexibility. The warm-up should take place prior to intense activity, and it should be tailored to the specific needs of the activity … [Read more...] about The Dynamic Run Warm-up, Part 2: Dynamic Stretching
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The Dynamic Run Warm-up, Part 1: Muscle Activation
Except for the rare athlete who has never suffered an injury, most multisport athletes are all too familiar with the pain associated with injuries to skeletal muscles. In fact, over 30% of the injuries treated in sports medicine clinics are muscular injuries. Yet warding off such injuries can be as simple as including a proper warm-up into your training routine. So given the … [Read more...] about The Dynamic Run Warm-up, Part 1: Muscle Activation
Three Key Swimming Drills for Better Form
It’s no secret that swimming is a technique intensive sport. Whether your goal is to develop a healthy and injury-free fitness routine or to perform faster in races, good form is a fundamental prerequisite. Here are three key drills to help you become more efficient in the water. Rotating, or side-to-side kick Freestyle and backstroke are both “side-to-side strokes” in … [Read more...] about Three Key Swimming Drills for Better Form
Two Drills and Two Sets to Improve Your Swimming
While attention to good form is a year round project, this time of the year is particularly conducive to establishing good habits in the water. As you transition from your off-season to begin preparing for the rigors of early season base training, you have an opportunity to leave bad habits behind and start fresh with your training. As you dive back into the pool, … [Read more...] about Two Drills and Two Sets to Improve Your Swimming