Sports Medicine
Should I "Run Through" My Knee Pain?
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
Measuring Exercise Intensity with Lactate Threshold Testing
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
Women Shouldn't Wait to Weight Train
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
Preventing Dance Injuries
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
A Client’s First Marathon
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
How Important is Flexibility?
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
Battle Back Pain with Perfect Posture
Bad posture is one of the main reasons why so many millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. Slumping shoulders and improper alignment could ruin your spinal health and make you more vulnerable to strain and injury. Rounded shoulders and bad form don’t just cause back and neck pain – they also contribute […]READ MORE
An Interview with The Keiser Infinity Triple Trainer
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
Pre-Season Jump Training
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
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Back
You don’t have to resign yourself to back pain as you age. If you’ve noticed muscle soreness or tension in your neck lately, it’s time to take a proactive approach towards strengthening your back and correcting your posture before you develop a recurring issue. Want to build your bone health? Here are three tips to […]READ MORE