New research on the benefits of different types of exercise shows that running helps boost brain activity compared to other types of workouts, like lifting weights. The research, conducted on rats, examined how three different types of workouts affected brain activity. The three workout methods were: Sustained aerobic exercise (running) High-intensity interval training Lifting weights […]
3 Questions to Ask Your Trainer To Avoid CrossFit Injuries
I have a few friends in the CrossFit community, and they too have noticed that their CrossFit class size has been growing on a pretty regular basis. One of my colleagues in the industry is Max Lipset, owner and certified CrossFit instructor at The Power House at Highland in St. Paul. Max was recently interviewed for […]
3 Differences Between Sore Muscles and an Injury
You’ve probably heard the slogan “No Pain, No Gain,” and while some mild soreness should accompany any grueling workout, sometimes it can be hard to distinguish what pain is from muscle soreness and what pain is from an injury. You can compete through soreness with the help of stretching and warm-up techniques, but you’re not […]
Outdoor Running Vs. Treadmill Running
Research has shown that running outdoors compared to running on a treadmill has numerous benefits. That said, running on a treadmill is certainly a great way to stay in shape. So how do the two workout techniques stack up against one another? We take a closer look at the two running situations in today’s blog. […]
3 Tips For Reducing Sports-Related Joint Injuries
Sports are a big part of the American lifestyle, as nearly 8 million high school-aged kids participated in at least one school sport last year. If you’re not playing a sport, odds are you’ve shuttled your fair share or kids to and from practices, or maybe you’re focusing on some of the more relaxing sports […]
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