It’s been well documented that female athletes experience concussions at a greater rate than their male counterparts. A recent study found that over a five-year period, the per 1,000 athlete-exposures of concussions were 6.3 in females versus 3.4 in males in soccer, 6.0 in females to 3.9 in males in basketball, and 3.3 in females […]
Running Offers More Brain Benefits Than Lifting Weights
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 […]
What is Hallux Rigidus?
Hallux rigidus is a foot condition that affects the joint located at the base of the big toe. The disorder causes a variety of symptoms, but it is characterized by the inability to easily or fully flex the toe. The term “hallux” actually refers to the big toe, and “rigidus,” as you might have guessed, […]
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 […]
Should You Pop a Blister on Your Feet?
If you’re ever gone for a run in a new pair of shoes or danced the night away in an uncomfortable set of loafers, you’ve probably woken up the next day with a blister or two on your feet. Usually these formations are small and almost unnoticeable, but if you were really rough on your […]
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