Astringent, tangy, nippy, delicate, or (if you’re really into coffee) piquant; Everybody loves their own, perfect, morning java. And if you’re familiar with the Specialty Coffee Association of America, you’ve got a million ways to describe that exquisite blend! But is it just improved alertness that we use our caffeine source for? Could it be […]
Monthly archives for September, 2015
Physical Activity and You: Do you hav...
How much physical exercise is enough? Where are you supposed to find time to exercise every day? Do you really need to run / lift weights / climb stairs? These are all common questions, some of which can be answered with some new and exciting (aren’t you excited??) research! You’re probably most familiar with the […]
Running and your Knees: Boon or Bust?
One of the most recognizable traditions from my years in public school was running in the Terry Fox Run every autumn. What I hadn’t realized at that time is that the Terry Fox Run is conducted in cities across the country, even internationally! I thought this was a school thing only – oh for the days […]
The Nordic Hamstring Exercise –...
We sprint a lot. Sports culture is filled with it — track and field events, baseball, soccer, tennis, football, basketball, lacrosse, rugby — I’ve even sprinted across fairways in golf to see shots sweep around corners (intentionally, of course!) But it’s pretty much impossible to sprint with a hamstring injury. Pulls, tears, tweaks, and strains […]