Competitive Edge

You lose 8-10% of your muscle every 10 years after you turn 40. Protein is used in the building and repair of muscle. Good sources of protein are: lean meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, beans, legumes, tofu, nuts and peanut butter. One tip for getting your fruit servings in with your protein is to mix […]READ MORE

Still looking for the perfect training camp this summer? Want to focus on improving your athletic performance in time for the Fall season? Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance is now offering three separate months of summer speed and agility camps!READ MORE

To get your recommended amount of calcium make sure to drink two to three 8 ounce glasses of milk per day; include yogurt, puddings, and use vitamin D-fortified margarine instead of butter. Men and women over the age of 50 need at least 1,200 mg per day. Best to get through foods and if needed […]READ MORE

The proper musculoskeletal alignment of the legs is extremely important for biomechanics and injury prevention. Those who have weak muscles and joints are more susceptible to injury, and incorrect leg functioning can sabotage an athlete’s performance. Paying attention to joint conditioning and leg alignment is crucial to preventing injury and improving athletic performance. In properly […]READ MORE

A preliminary study is suggesting that kids who specialize in one sport may be setting themselves up for more injuries. Researchers examined 154 young athletes (average age 13) involved in a variety of sports. Of the 154 athletes, 85 had been treated for sports injuries and 69 were there to receive physicals. The study, presented […]READ MORE

Omega-3’s are polyunsaturated fatty acids obtained from a variety of foods, such as cold-water oily fish, flaxseed, walnuts, and canola oil. Because they cannot be synthesized by the body they must be obtained from dietary sources and fall into the category of essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can decrease risk of heart disease and […]READ MORE

Omega-3’s are polyunsaturated fatty acids obtained from a variety of foods, such as cold-water oily fish, flaxseed, walnuts, and canola oil. Because they cannot be synthesized by the body they must be obtained from dietary sources and fall into the category of essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can decrease risk of heart disease and […]READ MORE

In a cruel twist of fate, the month of May manages to be both National Burger Month and National Salad Month. While some people may view this as a meal showdown (fast food vs. healthy food, high caloric vs. low caloric, unhealthy vs. healthy), we’re here to remind you that you can celebrate both without […]READ MORE

Still looking for the perfect training camp this summer? Want to focus on improving your athletic performance in time for the Fall season? Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance is now offering three separate months of summer speed and agility camps!READ MORE

While many exercisers are quick to turn to free weights for mass building, resistance bands are often overlooked. These elastic bands can be used to work your muscles through a full-range of motion that you don’t regularly get with free weight curls and extensions. Unlike free weights, resistance bands also provide constant tension on the […]READ MORE