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 […]
Concussions Increase Suicide Risk
Grim findings out of Canada suggest that individuals who suffer a concussion may see their risk of suicide rise in the years after injury. The study examined more than 235,000 patients who sustained a concussion at some point during a 20-year-period. Researchers found that adults who suffer a concussion may see their suicide risk increase threefold or […]
3 Questions to Ask Your Trainer To Avoid CrossFit Injuries
CrossFit has become all the rage here in Minnesota and across the nation. It’s great to see so many people taking tangible steps to become healthier in the new year. 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 […]
3 Injuries That Affect Cross Country and Track Athletes
Although the snow is making it hard for high school athletes to practice outdoors, we’re only a little over a month away from the official start of track season. Track and cross country are great ways to compete in high school sports and stay in shape, but you may be surprised to learn just how […]
Outdoor Running Vs. Treadmill Running
It may not be feasible to run outdoors year round, especially here in Minnesota, but 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 […]
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