Navigating Through Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: Insights and Interventions
What is DOMS?Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is characterized as a low-grade muscle injury, causing tenderness to touch or movement and overall stiffness. It typically occurs when individuals engage in exercises that are new or particularly intense, especially if the
Over-training and Fatigue: Balancing Stress and Recovery for Athletes
To achieve their fitness peak, athletes often push their limits. However, it's important to be aware of the potential of over-training. Over-training and fatigue aren't just terms; they have tangible impacts that can stall an athlete's progress and health. It's
Running Economy: A Guide for Athletes
Every runner, from those enjoying a leisurely weekend jog to those prepping for a major marathon, shares a common aspiration: enhancing their running prowess. Amidst the plethora of training advice and techniques, which ones truly propel you to your best?
Fine-Tuning Resistance Training: Selecting Reps, Sets, Rest and Weight for Your Goals
For those seeking to enhance muscular fitness, selecting the right weight to lift is only part of the equation. Understanding and adapting key elements like intensity, repetitions, sets, and rest periods is crucial to ensuring that each training session aligns
Unlocking Your Squat: How Depth and Load Impact Muscle Activity
Squatting is a fundamental movement in both daily life and athletic training, and has been the subject of extensive research. A pinnacle study by Bryanton et. al. published in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research showed how squat depth
VO2 Max: What is it and how do we train it?
VO2 max, often referred to as the pinnacle of aerobic fitness, represents the maximum amount of oxygen an individual can take in and utilize during exercise. Whether you're into running through the many Edmonton trails, riding our beautiful river valley,
The Power of Grip Strength: What It Tells Us About Our Health
Living with osteoarthritis (OA) can be challenging, as the presence of pain due to OA symptoms often leads to changes in muscle activity and the way we move. However, there is a powerful tool that can help you manage these
Unlocking Your Cycling Potential: The Power of Strength Training
How to Get Better at Cycling: A Symphony of Strength and PrecisionCycling isn't just a sport; it's a symphony of strength, endurance, power, and precision. If you're an experienced cyclist looking to boost your performance during the long winter season,
Vitality in Your Golden Years: A Guide on Exercise Recommendations for Adults 65+
Living with osteoarthritis (OA) can be challenging, as the presence of pain due to OA symptoms often leads to changes in muscle activity and the way we move. However, there is a powerful tool that can help you manage these
How Does Exercise Help With Osteoarthritis (OA)?
Living with osteoarthritis (OA) can be challenging, as the presence of pain due to OA symptoms often leads to changes in muscle activity and the way we move. However, there is a powerful tool that can help you manage these
