Bell, Gallant, Pike, Legion 8, Jenny. These are the names of workouts created as a tribute to men and women who lost their lives in service to their country. The Hero Workouts presents a collection of these honorific workouts dedicated...

Swimming is a great workout for your body. It works your lungs, heart and muscles. It is impact-free, great for injury recovery, and has a meditative benefit to boot. That said, the routine of swimming laps can be monotonous and...

3 Steps to Recover from an Ankle Sprain Robin Gerber MS, ATC Michael Volkmar, MS, CSCS, PES, CPT One of the most common ‘weekend warrior’ injuries seen by medical doctors is the ankle sprain.  Most frequently the ankle is injured...

Summary: The shift in healthcare services is moving from a fee-for-service model to one of value and quality.  Healthcare providers and hospitals are on the hook (i.e. risk sharing) for producing better health outcomes for the patients (i.e. health consumer),...

3 Reasons to start a Garage Gym: This series of articles starts with the reasons to start your own Garage Gym.  Picture your ideal gym. Most likely, topping the wish list is a location close to home that is also...

One of the most common ‘weekend warrior’ injuries seen by medical doctors is the ankle sprain. Most frequently the ankle is injured during running or jumping activities in which the foot rolls or twists after stepping on an uneven surface.These...

These mobility exercises are best done as a warm up to your lower body workouts. They will prime the body for better performance by jump starting the correct muscles. These exercise will also keep you injury free and allow you...

The Big Toe and Your Health by William Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD Do you ever run, walk, navigate stairs, squat, lunge or jump?  Chances are you perform some if not all of these movement daily.  Involved in everyone is...

Core Strength: Top 5 Mobility Moves for Golfers by Michael Volkmar, MS, CSCS, PES, CPT Summer is here.  The Golf Clubs are out.  You vowed this summer to drop 3-5 strokes off your handicap.  I can help by getting more...

Core Strength: 3 New Moves You Have Never Tried by Michael Volkmar, MS, CSCS, PES, CPT Add these exercises into your workout 2-3 days a week before your lift or run.  Think of me the next morning when it hurts...