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Training for Long Distance Walking: Building Mileage Gradually

For individuals training for long distance walking marathons and/or events, can focusing on building a walking foundation, then increasing mileage… Read More

February 23, 2024

Weightlifting Knee Injury Prevention: All You Need to Know

Knee injuries can present in physically active individuals that lift weights. Can understanding the types of weightlifting knee injuries help… Read More

February 15, 2024

Optimize Your Workouts With Wearable Weights

For individuals wanting to improve their fitness routine can incorporating wearable weights and knowing how to use them effectively help… Read More

December 1, 2023

Achieve Effective Posture Awareness Training for Back Pain Relief

For individuals trying to achieve healthy posture, could using posture awareness training be effective in treatment and prevention? Posture Awareness… Read More

November 3, 2023

The Role Of Mental Toughness in Maximizing Athletic Potential

It can be difficult for individuals and athletes to stay motivated, manage stress and prevent becoming overwhelmed. Can mental toughness… Read More

October 13, 2023

Warming Up for Activity: CNS Activation for Injury Prevention

For individuals about to engage in physical activity or exercise, how does warming up the body help prepare for the… Read More

September 19, 2023

Tennis Weight Training

Tennis requires strength, power, and endurance. Can combining tennis weight training into a player's fitness regimen that is broken up… Read More

September 7, 2023

Throwing Sports Strength Training

Can weight and strength training increase speed and power in athletes that participate in throwing sports? Throwing Sports Top-throwing athletes… Read More

August 17, 2023

Hiking Training Tips and Preparation

Hiking is a form of exercise accessible to a wide range of physical abilities, which makes it a great outdoor… Read More

August 1, 2023

Vertical Jump Increase and Improvement

For athletes, the vertical jump is a skill that can be increased and improved with proper training. To improve jumping… Read More

July 27, 2023

Sets, Reps, and Rest: A Strength Training Guide

Fitness, exercising, weight, and strength training programs use terms like sets, reps, and rest intervals. Knowing what they mean and… Read More

July 13, 2023

Overtraining Syndrome: EP’s Wellness Doctor Rx

Individuals can become overly passionate about exercising. However, constantly training the body without taking enough time to rest and recover… Read More

June 29, 2023

Olympic Athlete Discipline: EP Wellness Doctor Rx

Olympic athletes are so fit they make everything look easy. It is one of the most amazing examples of athletic… Read More

June 22, 2023

Athletic Training Checklist: EP Wellness Doctor Rx

For individuals starting an exercise program and professional athletes, training must be well-spent to develop fitness and specific sports skills.… Read More

June 5, 2023

Treadmill Walking Exercise Errors: EP Wellness Doctor Rx

Working out on a treadmill is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise when unable to go outside or to… Read More

May 31, 2023

Power Strength Training: Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic

Power is the combination of strength and speed over time. Strength is how much force an individual can exert. Power… Read More

May 16, 2023

Balance Exercises -Stability – Performance: Wellness Doctor Rx

Body balance is essential for walking, tying shoelaces, picking up objects, etc. Balance is an acquired skill that the body… Read More

May 15, 2023

Older Athletes and Maintaining Fitness: Wellness Doctor Rx

Healthy aging has been linked to a lifestyle consisting of proper nutrition and exercise. However, even with a healthy lifestyle,… Read More

May 11, 2023

Gymnastics Injuries: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic

Gymnastics is a demanding and challenging sport. Gymnasts train to be powerful and graceful. Today's moves have become increasingly technical… Read More

May 8, 2023

Engaging The Core: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic

The body's core muscles are used for stability, balance, lifting, pushing, pulling, and movement. Engaging the core muscles means bracing… Read More

May 5, 2023

Bicep Curls: EP Wellness and Functional Medicine Clinic

The biceps curl is an exercise to build strength in the upper arm. Curls are a common exercise used in… Read More

April 27, 2023

Mountain Biking Training Beginners: Wellness Doctor Rx

Mountain and trail biking is a fun way to exercise. Mountain biking requires total body/core strength, explosive power, balance, endurance,… Read More

April 10, 2023