Competitive Edge

In the past athletes have measured the effectiveness of their work-out by whether or not they could speak aloud without having to catch your breath. New research is confirming these findings with data from lactate threshold testing. Lactate, is a chemical produced by active muscles. Lactate plays a critical role in an athlete’s pursuit of […]READ MORE

For men or women, weight training is beneficial. However, many women forgo strength training for cardio based exercise. This is a mistake because the numerous benefits of strength training are particularly important to women’s health as they age,  including: Increased metabolism Improved bone density Better posture Stronger balance and coordination Weight lifting may also prevent […]READ MORE

Recent literature has shown that the prevalence of injury among dancers is extremely high. Achilles tendon ruptures, which regularly occur when an athlete is participating in an activity that requires a high level of acceleration, such as jumping or leaping, are particularly common among high-intensity dancers. Practicing these complicated movements constantly places additional stress on […]READ MORE

Michael French completed his first major running event – Virginia Beach’s Shamrock Marathon—on March 20, 2011 after less than one year of training! “The winds were high, which made it more difficult,” Michael wrote in an email, “but I finished the 26.2 miles in 5 hours and 25 minutes. I am now part of the […]READ MORE

A lack of flexibility can restrict your most basic movements. While flexibility does not prevent muscle injuries there are some major benefits to having properly stretched and flexible muscles: Easier Movement The stronger and more flexible your body is the more easily you can move. For example, if the muscles around your joints are flexible […]READ MORE

I recently had a chance to sit down with The Keiser Infinity Triple Trainer, or 3K as I call him, for an interview and a chance to find out more about him. Me:  Hi 3K, thanks for sitting down with me.  How long have you been with  In Motion? 3K:  I have  been at the […]READ MORE

Gain Power. Jump Higher. Stay Strong. This fall In Motion Sports Performance is opening its doors early to athletes who would like to get a head-start on their training. Take advantage of this pre-season jump training to prepare yourself for the upcoming season. During a one hour training session you will get small group attention […]READ MORE

Feeling a nagging pain in your shoulder during your baseball games? Or a twinge in your knee on the basketball court? This injury clinic is an opportunity for Hampton Roads athletes to receive a free injury screening from a board certified sports medicine specialist. Dr. Michael R. Simpson, DO, of Amelia Medical Associates, will evaluate […]READ MORE

Studies show that playing on an injury can have disastrous results, for instance untreated knee pain or strained muscles can lead to joint issues and torn ligaments. While many athletes often accept aches and pains as part of their training regimen continuing to train despite persistent pain can result in serious injury. Athletes should never […]READ MORE

We would like to welcome and announce Quintrel Lenore, our new Sports Performance Coordinator at our In Motion Clinic at the Boo Williams Sportsplex!  Q has been with us for 6 months and has recently accepted the position as our new Sports Performance Coordinator. He has his BS in Exercise Science from James Madison University […]READ MORE