As one of the most popular activities in the United States, over 60 million people exercise by running each year, and over 60% of those runners are women. Running is a crucial part of many lives,...
Advice for Runners
Maintaining upper body strength
Maintaining upper body strength is essential for runners in order to keep their running posture in the ideal position, maximizing efficiency. Here are three simple upper body exercises from physical...
15 Ways to Avoid Overtraining
By Amanda Moran, ATC, LMT and Jared Ferreira, ATC from HIGHBAR Athletes – from students to pros – often believe that the more they train in their respective sports, the more they will excel over...
Self Screening Mobility and Stability
A quick “do it yourself” movement screen to see if you have the mobility and stability to get the most out of your running CAN BE FOUND HERE...
Exercise When Sitting 8 Hours a Day
The average American is sitting for more than 8 hours a day. This results in muscles adapting to a sitting posture and creating an uphill battle for runners to maintain the mobility they need. If...
Is the kettlebell the “best bang for your buck” strength training tool a runner can have?
Is the kettlebell the “best bang for your buck” strength training tool a runner can have? You can hit your glutes, quads, core and upper body with these few kettlebell exercises....
Runners Need Foam Rollers!
Foam rolling is a great way to provide ‘self massage’ for any runner. Foam rolling can be done before running as a way to warm up and prepare muscles and soft tissues, giving a similar effect to...
Peter Sedgwick talks about the 2018 Boston Marathon
April 17, 2018 Yesterday as many of you are aware I ran the 122nd Running of the Boston Marathon, it was my first Boston and my last marathon. What a humbling experience to run in the footsteps of...
Running Tip – Hamstring Power & Mobility Video
Power = Speed When running the more power we can generate from our muscles the more forward movement we generate with each stride. The more forward movement we generate with each stride the more...
What is Core?
What is Core? Just take a deep breath and read on "Core" is one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in health and fitness today. The term is so overused it has almost lost its legitimacy,...