Foot Core for Runners
As runners we are constantly being told that strength and conditioning is important.
It’s been drilled into us for years.
“We need to be doing strength training to prevent injuries”“You’re going to become a better...
Fuelling for Health and Performance
On average, up to half of all athletes fail to consume enough calories to meet the body’s daily energy requirements. Most of these athletes are likely unaware of the presence and consequences of long-term...
Posture for Performance
“Stand up straight, sit tall and stop slouching.” How often have we heard this from our parents and teachers? Turns out, they’re right.
Posture influences psychology, comfort, pain, and performance. Good posture results in...
Blood Flow Restriction Training
Whether you’re interested in a different way to get results in the gym, trying to keep up with strength training after an injury, or you are a pro athlete looking to get to the...
Get Static Stretching Back into Your Warm-up
Practical analysis of research shows benefits for sport performance.
Muscle Matters
Over the last century, we have added more than 30 years to the human lifespan. Sadly, healthspan — the period of our lives during which we’re in good health — has not kept pace with...
Diagnosing Summertime Foot Injuries
With summer on our doorstep, most people are looking to spend more time outside and be more active. This includes more walking, hiking, running and exploring our beautiful landscape and your feet will help...
Roll with It
The popularity of self-myofascial release (SMR), otherwise known as “foam rolling,” has skyrocketed in the last decade. Due to this growth, the practice has become a relatively common and practical method for increasing flexibility...
The Key to Healthy Hips
Having problems progressing with your training? Can’t improve your time in competition? Getting recurrent pain or injuries, involving the same sites? If so, it’s time to check your alignment, given that in over 80...
Sports Massage Therapy for Runners
When training hard for an event most people benefit from a massage weekly or at least monthly for maintenance. Treatment length depends on the areas of the body being treated. For a general full-body...
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IMPACT ON LOCATION at the Westin Chicago River North
For runners who travel to international major marathons, finding comfortable accommodation and a supportive atmosphere on arrival can help alleviate the pre-race stresses of...
Registration for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Open
The Bank of America Chicago Distance Series is back, and we’ve got the details on the second annual event.
The Distance Series connects the Bank...
The Brooks Ghost Max
The new Brooks Ghost Max may just be your new go-to running shoe. For anyone looking for a soft, smooth ride with added protection,...
The Newest in New Balance’s Fresh Foam Series is Here
There’s a reason New Balance says that if they were only to make one running shoe, it would be the Fresh Foam X 1080....
Unleash Adventure in Barbados
To those of us who live in the frosty north, the idea of an island paradise with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear aqua waters...
