The Straight Scoop from Dr. Jess
A Rainy Day Drink That Won’t Destroy the Results of Your Hard Work
You’re relaxing at home on a rainy gray morning after a nice trail run, and you get that craving for a sweet, rich, comforting mug of hot chocolate. But what do you do if you don’t eat sugar? Make a cup of tea perhaps, maybe some roasted brown rice, peppermint, or chai flavored? That could be good, but sometimes you just want something with a little bit more body. …
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Hamstring Strengthening Exercises
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Hamstring Strengthening Exercises
By Sandy Baird, DC, ART
When it comes to strengthening exercises for the hamstrings, a more accurate description would be “Good, Better, and Ugly”. Most hamstring injuries occur during the late-swing phase of gait, as the hamstrings eccentrically contract to help slow down the leg. Any strengthening that can be done in an eccentric manner can help prevent …
Walnut Creek Grand Opening
Innesport invites you to join us at NorCal Golf Academy‘s Grand Opening Party this Saturday!
When: Saturday, March 10th between 4-8PM
Where: NorCal Golf Academy: 2094 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite B | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (In the same complex as Dutch Girl Cleaners by the entrance of 24.)
What: Experience state of the art technology such as the K-Vest and K-Trainer! Try …
Why Rest Before a Running Race?
Once again, Dr. Gabe Mirkin provides us with interesting research findings on fitness and exercise. Reprinted with permission. You can find other articles by Dr. Mirkin at www.drmirkin.com.
Should you train or rest before a major race?
The best way to train a couple of days before an important race or a marathon is to stop training altogether. How long you can exercise a muscle depends on how much sugar …
Free ART Tuesdays extended through February!
Here is your chance to experience an ART treatment for FREE! Maybe you’ve heard about Active Release Techniques but haven’t gone for it and signed up for any treatments. Perhaps this is your first time hearing of ART, and you have nagging shoulder, wrist, knee, or foot pain. Either way, take advantage of this opportunity. For a limited time, I’m offering free ART sessions on Tuesday afternoons. I would love …
Athlete’s Seminar Series is Back!
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tuesday, February 7th at 7pm (free)
Do you experience pain, tingling, or numbness in your hands after working at the computer for long periods of time? Do you have a friend or family member who has told you they have carpal tunnel syndrome. This lecture will help you gain a better understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome and related overuse injuries. What most people think of when …
Free ART Treatment Tuesdays!!!
Free ART Treatment Tuesdays!!!
Here is your chance to experience an ART treatment for FREE! Maybe you’ve heard about Active Release Techniques but haven’t gone for it and signed up for any treatments. Perhaps this is your first time hearing of ART, and you have nagging shoulder, wrist, knee, or foot pain. Either way, take advantage of this opportunity. For a limited time, I’m offering free ART sessions on …
You Don’t Have to Lose Muscle with Age
In the wake of a 100 year old marathoner , Dr. Mirkin gives us insight into Sarcopenia, or muscle loss with aging. Reprinted with permission from Dr. Mirkin’s newsletter. To learn about Dr. Mirkin and read more health articles, visit drmirkin.com.
Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
November 13, 2011
Sarcopenia: Muscle Loss with Aging
Competitive masters athletes, 40 to 81 years old, who
trained four to five times …
You Don’t Have to Lose Muscle with Aging
In the wake of a 100 year old marathoner , Dr. Mirkin gives us insight into Sarcopenia, or muscle loss with aging. Reprinted with permission from Dr. Mirkin’s newsletter. To learn about Dr. Mirkin and read more health articles, visit drmirkin.com.
Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
November 13, 2011
Sarcopenia: Muscle Loss with Aging
Competitive masters athletes, 40 to 81 years old, who
trained four to five times …
Power Up with Pomegranate!
Power up with Pomegranate
By Sandy Baird, DC, ART
Research has shown that the antioxidant content of pomegranate juice can reverse atherosclerosis, lowering one’s risk of heart disease. Let’s take this one step further. Instead of drinking a blood-sugar-spiking 8oz. glass of pomegranate juice, cut open the cheery red fruit and eat its arils (the red pods nestled within the white pulp.) You’ll still reap the full benefit of the …
How Important is Bone Density?
How Important is Bone Density?
By Sandy Baird, DC, ART
A recent article in the Journal of Biomechanics evaluated the importance of density on the strength of cow bones and human bones. The results showed that the strength and toughness of the human bones were much more sensitive to decreased density than they were to induced damage. This tells us that we should focus our efforts on increasing …
