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One of the most common questions our sports performance specialists and athletic trainers get is “How can I make the most of my gym time?” There are a lot of important steps that can make or break a visit to your gym. For instance, remembering warm up your muscles before stretching to ensure your muscles […]READ MORE

On competition day athletes need to be at their peak to maximize their performance. Done correctly under the supervision of a qualified sports performance specialist or athletic trainer, a periodized training program can ensure superior physical and psychological readiness during competition. Periodized training develops an athlete’s strength and skill through a series of phases to […]READ MORE

Do you like the flavor of salt? Do you keep a salt shaker on your dinner table? Chances are you’re consuming too much sodium – even if you’re not using a salt shaker. Federal researchers recently discovered that nearly everyone who should reduce their sodium intake to 1,500 mg consumes much more than that. Additionally, […]READ MORE

In order to perform well, you need to train well. Here are the top three training myths to avoid if you want to stay fit and healthy: Myth #1: Breaks Hurt Your Training. Athletes should view rest and recovery as an integral part of their training regimen. This doesn’t mean that you have to take […]READ MORE

For many injuries runners experience, a break from activity is sufficient to help heal strained or swollen tissue. During this time of rest, inflammation within the tissue will be reduced allowing the tissue to repair itself. While your body is recovering from a slight injury, it’s important to realize that, until full strength is restored, […]READ MORE

The lymphatic system collects excess fluids from the body tissues. Lymphedema occurs when the normal drainage of fluid is disrupted by a blockage or a cut in the lymph nodes in the groin area or the armpit. While lymphedema can be inherited, more often it’s the result of blockages caused by infection, cancer, and scar […]READ MORE

National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated each October. At In Motion we’d like to use this even as an opportunity to reach out to consumers and educate them about the unique benefits of physical therapy, which can span from injury prevention to fitness training to rehabilitation following surgery, injury, or prolonged illness. Physical therapists improve […]READ MORE

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, three hours of vigorous exercise a week can reduce a man’s heart attack risk by 22 percent. To achieve these findings, the study surveyed over 1,200 men, who provided information about their weekly amount of exercise. While traditional, cardiovascular disease risk factors were more common among those […]READ MORE

You want to lose weight, but you just don’t have the time. You work eight hours in the office, and when you get home there are too many chores waiting for you. Dinner, kids, housecleaning…and by the time everything is done it is time for bed and the new day, where everything starts all over […]READ MORE

Millions of Americans lead a sedentary lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity. Scientific research clearly indicates that Americans are more sedentary than ever before. There are multiple causes including increased use of television, computers, and electronic devices, fewer gym classes, less sports and outdoor play for kids. Poor diet and limited exercise also contribute […]READ MORE