Whether you’re new to fitness, or you’re going a little harder than usual (two-a-days, anyone?), it’s essential to take care of your body after each and every workout. Doing so will help prevent injury, pain, and discomfort. Make sure you’re always following these steps and giving your body the TLC it needs so it can…
If you suffer from chronic back pain, it may be time to discover the benefits of yoga and meditation. In a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers compared several methods to treat low back pain and found that mindfulness practices could be the most effective solution. Over a course…
In my first-ever personal training session last week, I gained a surprising piece of information from my trainer: group fitness classes can easily cause injury, and it’s more common than you think. When chatting with Equinox personal trainer Kyle Panela, we dove into my fitness background, which for years has primarily consisted of studio and…
Whether you’re a trail runner, an ultramarathoner, or just starting out on your first few runs in your neighborhood, shin splints are one of those universal woes that many of us have experienced. I remember just days before my third half-marathon, I was going for an easy but hilly run in my hometown to warm…
Shin splints are one running injury that can stop you in your tracks. Not only do they disrupt your training, shin splits hurt too. Weak muscles in the front of the shin coupled with tight calves can lead to this problem, so it’s time to strengthen and stretch this area whether you’re training for your…
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Kat Borchart It’s no secret that running can be really, really hard on your knees. Those who love running (myself included) can often overlook knee pain or simply try to ignore it. Proper recovery is important, but did you know there are exercises – butt-based exercises – you can do…
If the deadlift isn’t part of your regular routine, it should be. While the move’s name may conjure images of meaty bodybuilders, the exercise is an amazingly effective move for your lower body, especially your glutes, hamstrings, and quads. Not only that, it’s great for your core muscles, too. “The act of keeping the core…
When you ramp up mileage too fast or are new to running, you can be hit with the dreaded runner’s knee, or pain and inflammation that occurs around or under your kneecap due to tracking issues with the kneecap that irritate the bony groove it sits in. It’s different than knee pain that occurs from…
When you’re training for a race, foam rolling is vital. This self-massaging technique loosens stiff muscles and helps keep fascia (connective tissue in muscles) loose. Foam rolling, along with stretching and cross training, can help prevent repetitive stress injures that could disrupt training. We want to keep you healthy and strong leading up to race…
If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve experienced a running-related injury or two. “The most common issues I’ve seen from runners include knee pain, shin splints, tight hip flexors, and IT bands,” says trainer Eric Chen, who’s spent years teaching injury prevention classes. “Most of these injuries can be prevented with regular foam rolling, increasing…
