All Entries Tagged With: "best of web"
How to Avoid Injury on the Slopes
Gretchen Reynolds of The New York Times discusses research recently published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine that explores why certain skiers get injured more frequently than others.
Why Exercise Makes You Less Anxious
Gretchen Reynolds of The New York Times examines new findings about the stress-reducing power of exercise.
Stretching: The Truth
Gretchen Reynolds writes on the New York times about the changes and misconceptions of stretching before exercise. Learn the differences between dynamic warm-up and static stretching.
Is Running Barefoot Better for You?
Gretchen Reynolds writes for Tara Parker-Pope’s Well section of The New York Times about the growing trend of barefoot running.
Is the Exercise Cool Down Really Necessary?
Gina Kolata writes an article for The New York Times that discusses what scientific evidence there is to substantiate cooling down as an important component of post-exercise recovery.
Baby Runs with a Fast Crowd
Sarah Bowen Shea of The New York Times discusses the biomechanical implications of running with baby strollers. The article offers various perspectives on how to train with baby in a manner that is safe for you, for the little one, and for the runners around you.
Older, Wiser, Slower
Kevin Helliker, a Senior Editor at the Wall Street Journal, reflects on his recent Chicago Triathlon experience and the challenges of continuing to race into his 50s.
Doc, Make Me New Again
Michael Winerip of the New York Times illustrates how banged-up boomers are on the rise as the members of “Generation B” try to keep up a seemingly impossible stream of challenging athletic endeavors.
Ankle Sprains and the Athlete
Ankle sprains account for almost half of all sports injuries in the United States.
