Competitive Edge

Smoothies are healthy, easy to make, and can be a great source of nutrition and energy for hard-working athletes and exercisers. The good thing about preparing these thick, tasty treats is they can be as healthy as you want them to be. There is an infinite variety of healthy and delicious ingredients that can be […]READ MORE

A certified Sports Dietician, helps athletes of all abilities meet the nutritional demands of their sport, in a way that’s right for their personal metabolism and health. Those with this certification are specially trained to help athletes by counseling them on the best dietary and nutritional plans for their body type, activity level, and recovery. […]READ MORE

There is no easy way to determine the fluid status of an athlete. The body loses fluid during exercise through sweat. In sports such as swimming and water polo, it can be even more difficult to assess the loss of body fluids because the activity is performed in water. Poor fluid status and/or dehydration can […]READ MORE

There is no easy way to determine the fluid status of an athlete. The body loses fluid during exercise through sweat. In sports such as swimming and water polo, it can be even more difficult to assess the loss of body fluids because the activity is performed in water. Poor fluid status and/or dehydration can […]READ MORE

The ladies of Tradewinds Racing, a competitive woman’s cycling team sponsored by In Motion, have started blogging about their training  at the Bon Secours In Motion clinics. Every week they will post a blog about their experiences using In Motion’s advanced screenings and technology, like VO2 Max and lactate threshold testing, and sports performance training […]READ MORE

March is National Athletic Training Month, so in honor of our outstanding athletic training staff this blog  is focused on a brief overview of their profession.  During your next athletic training appointment take some time to educate yourself on your athletic trainer’s background and share with your peers, athletes, and parents.  And when you see […]READ MORE

We all know that a fiber-rich diet is important to overall health. That’s why today’s taste features the Fiber One bar! With 140 calories, 9 grams of fiber, and only 10 grams of sugar it packs 35% of an adult’s daily fiber needs and has won all kinds of “Healthiest Snack” awards for its great […]READ MORE

Stephanie Toothaker is a DPT and our Clinical Coordinator of our In Motion Clinic at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton. She began her position in January of 2010 and, as a Clinical Coordinator, she manages the day to day operations of the clinic and  evaluates and treats patients with general orthopaedic diagnoses. Some of her areas of expertise include […]READ MORE

As winter starts to wind down (fingers crossed this is the last cold snap of the season!) and Spring sports and activities start picking up it’s important to take preventative measures to protect your body from injury. Here are some ways you can greatly reduce your chances of getting hurt while still playing the games […]READ MORE

Louie began with In Motion in December of 2010 in the Sports Performance Program (eventually transitioning to the Combine Training Program) at the Virginia Beach-Healthy Way location.  He plays running back and corner back for Currituck High School. Louie, currently a freshman, has been playing football for seven years and also enjoys playing baseball and basketball. His current athletic goals include learning […]READ MORE