Archive for December 2024
Arthritis and Exercise
It’s one of the most common causes of disability in the U.S., according to the CDC, and about 1 in every five adults is diagnosed with it. Would it surprise you to learn that I’m talking about arthritis? It is a common misconception that arthritis is an ailment only for the elderly. Arthritis can describe…
Read MoreThe Harm of Overtraining
This is part one of a two-part series on overtraining. Chicago is in marathon and triathlon season, which often means there is an influx of patients who come in with injuries due to overtraining. As athletes try to increase their mileage and speed, they can fall prey to the common misconception that more exercise is…
Read MoreStretch the Truth: Resistance Bands vs. Free Weights
Whether you’ve used them or not, resistance bands are a common sight in any fitness area: the array of rainbow-colored tubes is easy to spot. First appearing in a patent for “a gymnastic apparatus” by a Swiss inventor in the late 1800s, resistance bands were once primarily used for rehabilitation and fitness, gaining popularity among…
Read MoreThe Harm of Overtraining in Adolescents
This is part two in our two-part series on overtraining. If you have been following our blog, you are probably already familiar with overtraining and ways to prevent overtraining, especially endurance running and weightlifting. In case you are tuning in for the first time, however, here is a summary of what you need to know:…
Read MoreRunning Safely as We Age
Running is one of the most popular types of exercise around the world. Since it requires very little equipment and can be done anywhere, people of all ages have found themselves lacing up their shoes and going for a jog. Running’s many physical benefits – increases in aerobic capacity and skeletal mass, improvements in balance…
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